Substance Misuse Statistics in Turlock, CA
Here is a snapshot of some of the drug and alcohol use statistics from Stanislaus County over the past few years:1,2
47.5% of county residents reported binge drinking in 2014; that dropped to 33.6% in 2015
32.7% of non-traditional teenage students reported binge drinking in the past month
68.2% of non-traditional teenage students have used cannabis
51.9% of adults have used cannabis
Opioid overdose deaths per 100,000 population were highest in 2015 at 4.58 and dropped to 3.39 in 2017
Drug overdose deaths per 100,000 population in 2017 were 15.6
31% of driving deaths in the county are related to alcohol use
How to Pay for Substance Misuse 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 misuse 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
- County Health Rankings California. (2021). https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/explore-health-rankings/california/stanislaus?year=2022
- Stanislaus County Health Services Agency. (2020). https://schsa.org/pdf/press-releases/2020/20-40-cha.pdf
- Stanislaus County Public Transportation. (n.d.). https://www.stancounty.com/living-visiting/transportation.shtm
