Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Yuba City, CA
Data collected by the CDC and the California Department of Public Health highlights the following alcohol- and drug-use statistics in Yuba City and Sutter County as a whole:1,3
Sutter County residents who identify as Black have the highest opioid-related death rate of all ethnicities—more than double that for those who identify as white.
Residents between the ages of 20 and 24 are more likely to overdose than residents in any other age group.
In 2021, Sutter County hospitals recorded 87 opioid-related emergency department visits and 11 hospitalizations.
In 2020 and 2021, Yuba City’s 95993 and 95991 zip codes had higher rates of psychostimulant- and cocaine-related deaths than California as a whole.
From 2016 to 2019, alcohol-induced deaths increased by 127% in Sutter County.
From 2019 to 2021, Sutter County recorded a 578% increase in opioid-related deaths.
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
- 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.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). FindTreatment.gov.
- California Department of Public Health. (n.d.). California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard, Sutter County Dashboard.
- Sutter County, California. (n.d.). Travel & Lodging.
- City of Yuba City. (n.d.). Art & Entertainment.
- City of Yuba City. (n.d.). Outdoor Life.
