Substance Abuse and Overdose Statistics in Tustin, CA
The following statistics reveal recent trends for substance abuse in Orange County, CA:1
In 2021, Orange County experienced 1,513 emergency department visits related to opioid overdose.
There were 315 hospitalizations related to opioid overdose in 2021.
In 2022, Native Americans experienced the highest rate of opioid overdose deaths, at more than twice the rate of both the White and Hispanic populations.
35 to 39-year-olds experienced the highest rate of opioid overdose deaths in 2021.
During 2021, doctors wrote 1,080,430 prescriptions for opioids.
The opioid prescribing rate in 2022 was 341.38 per 1,000 residents.
The buprenorphine (medication for opioid use disorder) prescribing rate in 2022 was 15.53 per 1,000 residents.
Between 2020 and 2022, the opioid prescribing rate decreased by 16%, while the buprenorphine prescribing rate increased 23%.
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
- CA overdose dashboard. (n.d.). Retrieved December 27, 2022, from https://skylab.cdph.ca.gov/ODdash/?tab=CTY
- Tustin, CA drug-related crime rates and maps. (n.d.). CrimeGrade.Org. Retrieved December 27, 2022, from https://crimegrade.org/drug-crimes-tustin-ca/