Substance Abuse Statistics in Santa Monica, CA
Here are some statistics related to substance abuse and overdose rates in Santa Monica:1,2,3,4
The total annual charges for opioid hospitalizations in LA County were $1.88 billion in 2020.
In 2020, there were 3,391 marijuana-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations in Los Angeles County.
In 2020, there were 2,425 accidental overdose deaths in Los Angeles County, and fentanyl accounted for nearly half of them.
In LA County, prescription opioid-related emergency department visits were highest among White males every year from 2010 to 2020.
Fentanyl overdose deaths in Los Angeles County increased by 982% between 2016 and 2020.
Emergency overdose calls in Santa Monica increased by 33% in 2021.
48% of LA County prescription opioid misusers in 2020 got their drugs from friends & family, while only 6% got them from a dealer or stranger.
In 2018, more than 702,000 people in LA County had either an illicit drug or alcohol use disorder.
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
- Hall, M. (2022, September 17). Fentanyl drives state, regional and local overdose crisis. Santa Monica Daily Press. https://smdp.com/2022/09/17/fentanyl-drives-state-regional-and-local-overdose-crisis/
- California Highlands. (2020, January 9). Los Angeles, CA- drug statistics, trends, & more. California Highlands Addiction Treatment. https://californiahighlands.com/treatment/california/los-angeles
- County of Los Angeles Public Health Substance Abuse and Prevention Control. (2022). SAPC Data Brief: Prescription (Rx) Opioid Misuse/Abuse and Consequences. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/MDU/MDBrief/OpioidBrief.pdf
- County of Los Angeles Public Health Substance Abuse and Prevention Control. (2022). SAPC Data Brief: Impact of Marijuana Use. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/MDU/MDBrief/MarijuanaBrief.pdf
