Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Upland, CA
The California Department of Public Health reported the following recent statistics for San Bernardino County:2
In 2021, there were 349 opioid overdose deaths.
20 to 24-year-olds experienced the highest rate of opioid-related overdose deaths in 2021.
There were 1,065 emergency department visits related to opioid overdose in 2021.
By race/ethnicity, White individuals experienced the highest rate of opioid-related overdose deaths in 2021.
The county experienced 243 hospitalizations related to opioid overdose in 2021.
The opioid prescribing rate for 2022 was 440.31 per 1,000 residents.
966,931 opioid prescriptions were written in 2021.
The buprenorphine prescribing rate (medication for opioid use disorder) increased by 47% between 2020 and 2022.
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
- Provisional County drug overdose deaths. (2022, October 11). https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/prov-county-drug-overdose.htm
- CA overdose dashboard. (n.d.). Retrieved December 27, 2022, from https://skylab.cdph.ca.gov/ODdash/?tab=CTY