Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in South Gate, CA
The following statistics reveal substance abuse trends and challenges in South Gate’s Los Angeles County:2,3,4
There were 2,876 substance abuse treatment admissions for prescription drugs in 2021.
Heroin-related overdose deaths rose 129% between 2016 and 2020.
Emergency Department visits for opioids decreased by 18% between 2016 and 2020.
Heroin-related ED visits are highest among white men, even with a rate decrease of 42% between 2017 and 2020.
The county’s naloxone program distributed 53,250 naloxone kits across the county in 2019-2020.
More than 36,000 people are admitted to publicly funded substance use disorder treatment programs each year.
Annually, there are 23,973 DUI arrests.
1% of adults aged 18-25 have a substance 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
- 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: Heroin Misuse/Abuse and Consequences. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/MDU/MDBrief/HeroinBrief.pdf
- County of Los Angeles Public Health Substance Abuse and Prevention Control. (2022). SAPC Data Brief: Costs of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse/Abuse. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/MDU/MDBrief/CostDataBrief.pdf
