Substance Abuse Statistics in Castle Rock
Here are some recent drug and alcohol abuse statistics for Castle Rock and Douglas County:1,2
Emergency department visits related to drugs increased by 25% between 2016 and 2020
Between 2016 and 2020, drug overdose deaths were responsible for 2.2% of all county deaths, more than COVID-19 and diabetes
Over 16% of youth report binge drinking, compared to 17.1% of adults
Nearly 14% of youth report current marijuana use, compared to 11% of adults
How to Pay for Substance Addiction Treatment in Castle Rock, Colorado
Private Insurance
By law, every insurance provider must cover substance abuse and mental health treatment services in some capacity. Colorado residents must contact their providers to confirm which services and how much is covered by their specific plan.
Colorado Medicaid
Health First Colorado is the state’s Medicaid program. This government-funded health insurance is available to those who qualify based on income. It covers the cost of various services such as therapy, inpatient drug rehab and outpatient substance abuse treatment.3
Colorado Medicare
Colorado Medicare is a government program that provides health insurance coverage to residents over the age of 65 and to individuals with certain disabilities or health conditions. You can use Medicare to cover the cost of drug addiction treatment services, including rehab. However, not all rehab facilities accept Medicare as a method of payment.
TRICARE in Colorado
Colorado TRICARE (West region) is a government program that offers health insurance coverage to U.S. Armed Forces military personnel, veterans, and their families. TRICARE coverage includes addiction treatment services; however coverage may differ by plan and region.
Sliding Scale Rehabs
Sliding scale rehabs are income-based, charging only what a Colorado resident can reasonably afford to pay. To qualify for these programs, proof of income is usually required.
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
Drug rehabs funded by the Indian Health Service (HIS) provide free addiction treatment to U.S. Indigenous people and Alaskan Natives. This coverage is provided even if other forms of payment are available.
Resources
- Douglas County Public Health Department. (n.d.). Douglas County Board of Health Community Health Assessment (CHA) Update.
- Tri-County Health Department. (2020). Douglas County, Colorado: A Health Update from Tri-County Health Department.