Substance Abuse and Overdose Stats in Loveland
Below are some recent statistics about drug and alcohol abuse and overdose in Loveland and Larimer County:2,3
Over 50% of car crashes in 2020 were due to drugs and alcohol
There were 58 drug overdose deaths in 2020 in Larimer County
50% of drug overdose deaths were due to opioids like heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioids
76% of Larimer County residents who died by suicide had alcohol and/or drugs in their system
How to Pay for Substance Addiction Treatment in Loveland, 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
- Larimer County. (2021). The North Colorado Health Alliance CO-SLAW Network, BHS Grantee, Plays An Active Role in Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services.
- Larimer County Medical Examiner’s Office. (2021). 2020 Annual Report: Office of the Larimer County Coroner/Medical Examiner.
- Health District of Northern Larimer County. (n.d.). Will you carry naloxone?