Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in San Jacinto, CA
San Jacinto has experienced a spike in drug overdose deaths, particularly ones that involve fentanyl. Here are statistics related to alcohol and drug use in both San Jacinto and Riverside County:
In 2021, San Jacinto reported 13 drug overdose deaths, an increase of 86% from 2020. Four of those deaths involved fentanyl, a 100% increase over the previous year.
Between January and September 2022, Riverside County EMS responded to 95 non-fatal drug overdoses in San Jacinto and 3 fatal. More than half of those overdose calls have involved opioids.
There were more than 100 opioid-related emergency department visits in San Jacinto in 2021.
Between 2018 and 2020, Riverside County had a drug overdose death rate of 22 per 100,000 people, which was higher than the state rate of 17.
In 2019, there were 6,683 drunk driving arrests made in Riverside County, a decrease of 13% from 2018.
How to Pay for Substance Abuse Treatment in California
Private Insurance
Every insurance provider in the U.S. is required by law to provide at least some coverage for mental health and substance abuse treatment. In California, residents should contact their insurance provider to confirm specific coverage with their carrier, including applicable copays.
Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid program. Funded by federal and state taxes, this program pays for medical services for children and adults who have limited income. To qualify for Medi-Cal, California residents must meet income requirements and be one of the following: pregnant, responsible for a child under 21 years old, blind, disabled or a disabled family member, or 65 years or older.
California Medicare
California Medicare is a government program providing coverage to residents who are over the age of 65 or who have end-stage renal disease. California residents can use Medicare to cover the cost of rehab and other addiction treatment services; however, not all rehabs accept Medicare insurance.
Sliding Scale Payment Options
Sliding scale payment plans only charge California residents what they can afford, based on their income. To qualify, residents typically need to provide proof of income and assets.
TRICARE in California
California TRICARE (West Region) is a government program that provides health insurance for military personnel, veterans, and their dependents. TRICARE coverage includes addiction treatment services, such as rehab and medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
Drug rehab programs funded by the Indian Health Service provide free addiction treatment to California Natives and Indigenous peoples in the U.S.
Resources
- City of San Jacinto. (n.d.). History.
- Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. (2021, March 5). Murder/Drug Sales Arrest.
- Riverside County, CA. (n.d.). Overdose Dashboard.
- Riverside County EMS Agency. (n.d.). EMS Suspected Overdose Data.
- State of California Department of Motor Vehicles. (2022). DUI Arrests.
- University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (2022). County Health Rankings – Riverside.