Drug and Alcohol Abuse Statistics in San Rafael, CA
Substance use data collected by Marin Health & Human Services, the CDC, and the California Department of Public Health emphasizes the following alcohol- and drug-use statistics:
From 2015 to 2020, Marin County recorded a 46% increase in alcohol-induced deaths.
Nearly 18% of San Rafael adult residents report binge drinking regularly.
Marin County recorded 42 opioid-related deaths, 101 emergency department visits, and 36 hospitalizations in 2021.
In 2021, the opioid-related overdose death rate in San Rafael’s 94901 zip code was 44% higher than California’s overall rate.
From 2016 to 2020, nearly 27% of driving deaths in Marin County involved alcohol-impaired drivers.
In 2020, roughly 21% of Marin County residents reported needing help with substance use and/or mental health problems.
In 2021, the stimulant-related fatality rate in San Rafael’s 94901 zip code exceeded California’s overall rate by 50% and Marin County’s rate by 64%.
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
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. CDC Wonder Online Database. (2021). Underlying Cause of Death, 1999-2020 Results, Deaths occurring through 2020.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). FindTreatment.gov.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, Place Data 2022 Release.
- California Department of Public Health. (n.d.). California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard, Marin County Dashboard.
- Healthy Marin County. (2020). Mental Health and Substance Abuse Dashboard.
