Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Santee, CA
To get a better look at the issue of drug and alcohol use in Santee, here are some of the statistics for San Diego County and the surrounding metropolitan area over the past few years:
5.3% reported nonmedical use of prescription-type pain relievers
11% of residents use marijuana
11.6% were diagnosed with substance use disorder in the past year
The drug overdose death rate is 17 per 100,000 population
27% of driving deaths involved alcohol use
24.8% of teens aged 12 to 17 reported the use of illicit drugs in the past 30 days
33.7% of adults engaged in binge drinking in the past 30 days
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
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2010). Substance Use and Mental Disorders in the San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos MSA.
- County Health Rankings California. (2021). San Diego County.
- San Diego County. (2018). HEALTHY PEOPLE 2020: HOW DOES SAN DIEGO COUNTY MEASURE UP?.