Substance Abuse Statistics in San Leandro, CA
Public health officials have reported the following statistics for Alameda County:
- In 2021, there were 466 Emergency Department visits related to opioid overdose.2
- The rate in 2021 for opioid overdose deaths was twice as high for African Americans as for Hispanics/Latinos.2
- The prescribing rate for buprenorphine (Medication Assisted Treatment) increased by 8% between 2019 and 2021.2
- There were 513,263 prescriptions for opioids in 2021.2
- The opioid-related overdose death rate in 2021 was highest among 55-59-year-olds.2
- For the period 2018-2020, the death rate due to drug use was 15.4 per 100,000 population.4
- Emergency medical services respond to about four overdoses in the county per day.5
- 5% of San Leandro adults reported binge drinking in 2019.3
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
- Karnes, B. (2019, April 1). Is there A meth lab near your San Leandro home? Check this map. Patch. https://patch.com/california/sanleandro/there-meth-lab-near-your-san-leandro-home-check-map
- CA overdose dashboard. (n.d.). Retrieved December 2, 2022, from https://skylab.cdph.ca.gov/ODdash/?tab=CTY
- County, H. A. (n.d.). Healthy Alameda County :: Indicators :: Search. Retrieved December 2, 2022, from https://www.healthyalamedacounty.org/indicators/index/indicatorsearch?doSearch=1&showComparisons=1&l%5B0%5D=132170
- County, H. A. (n.d.). Healthy Alameda County :: Indicators :: Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Drug Use :: County : Alameda. Retrieved December 2, 2022, from https://www.healthyalamedacounty.org/indicators/index/view?indicatorId=102&localeId=238
- Boone, A. (2021, October 15). ‘Invisible’ overdoses are hiding the true scale of Alameda County’s opioid crisis. The Oaklandside. https://oaklandside.org/2021/10/14/invisible-overdoses-oakland-alameda-county-opioid-crisis/