Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Westminster, CA
Drug and alcohol overdoses resulted in over 13,000 Orange County emergency department visits in 2020.2
Among drug and alcohol-related hospitalizations, opioid-related hospitalizations occur at the highest rates, followed by sedatives, then stimulants.2
For the years 2016-2020, alcohol was the substance noted most frequently among drug and alcohol related deaths.2
Non-Hispanic whites have the highest rates of mortality from drugs and alcohol in Orange County.2
16.8% of Orange County adults binge drink.3
More than 1,000 Orange County residents died in 2020 from drug or alcohol overdoses.2
Drug and alcohol-related deaths in Orange County increased by 34% between 2019 and 2020.2
Opiate-related deaths increased by 45% between 2019 and 2020 and another 48.8% between 2020 and 2021.2
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 Overdose Surveillance Dashboard. (n.d.). Skylab. Retrieved November 3, 2022, from https://skylab.cdph.ca.gov/ODdash/?tab=CTY
- Drug & alcohol overdose hospitalization & death in Orange County. (n.d.). Orange County California – Health Care Agency. Retrieved November 3, 2022, from https://www.ochealthinfo.com/page/drug-alcohol-overdose-hospitalization-death-orange-county
- Orange County Healthier Together. (n.d.). Ochealthiertogether.Org. Retrieved November 2, 2022, from https://www.ochealthinfo.com/sites/hca/files/import/data/files/68931.pdf