Substance Abuse Statistics in Woodland, CA
Compared to the county as a whole, Woodland has a higher rate of drug overdose deaths. Here’s a breakdown of alcohol and drug use statistics for Woodland and Yolo County:
The two zip codes that make up Woodland had a drug-related overdose death rate in 2021 of 14.58 and 15.33 per 100,000 residents. Both rates are higher than the county rate of 11.84.
In 2021, one of the zip codes that make up Woodland reported an opioid-overdose death rate of 4.44 per 100,000 residents. That’s higher than the county rate of 1.69.
In 2021, the Woodland Police Department investigated one fatal hit-and-run DUI crash.
The majority of deaths occurred in residents between the ages of 25 and 29 years old.
There were 91 emergency department visits related to any opioid overdose in the county in 2021 and 14 hospitalizations.
Yolo County reported 5 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2021.
Between 2016 and 2020, 29% of car crash deaths in the county involved alcohol.
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
- Yolo County District Attorney. (2021, June 17). Yolo County DA to Issue Warning of Homicide Charges for Narcotics Traffickers Causing Fentanyl-Related Deaths.
- The United States District Attorney’s Office Eastern District of California. (2020, July 20). Woodland Man Indicted for Fentanyl Overdose Death and Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy.
- Yolo County Health & Human Services Agency and Yolo County District Attorney. (2021). Yolo County Fentanyl Epidemic.
- California Department of Public Health. (n.d.). California overdose surveillance dashboard.
- Woodland Police Department. (2022). 2021 Annual Report.
- University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. (2022). County Health Rankings – Yolo County.
