Drug and Alcohol Addiction and Overdose Statistics in West Sacramento, CA
Substance abuse data collected by the CDC and the California Department of Public Health highlights the following recent statistics for West Sacramento and Yolo County as a whole:
From 2018 to 2020, Yolo County saw a 61% increase in drug-induced deaths.
Alcohol-induced deaths in Yolo County rose by 39% from 2016 to 2019.
In 2021, roughly 20% of Yolo County adults said they drank excessively or binge drank.
In 2022, white West Sacramento residents had the highest rate of opioid-related overdose incidents in Yolo County—more than double that of Native American residents.
Approximately 26% of driving deaths in Yolo County were caused by alcohol-impaired drivers in 2021.
From 2019 to 2021, Yolo County emergency departments saw a 40% increase in opioid-related hospital visits.
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 Department of Public Health. (n.d.). California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard, Yolo County Dashboard.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). FindTreatment.gov.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. CDC Wonder Online Database. (2021). Underlying Cause of Death, 1999-2020 Results, Deaths occurring through 2020.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, Place Data 2022 Release.
- University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. (2021). County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Yolo, CA.