Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Skokie, IL
When compiling drug and alcohol use statistics, Cook County removes Chicago and the immediate metropolitan area and releases data for suburban Cook County, which includes Skokie. Here is a breakdown of those numbers:
In 2020, Skokie reported 11 opioid overdose deaths.
Fentanyl-involved deaths increased by 50% between 2019 and 2020.
Non-Hispanic African Americans had a 63.9% increase in opioid-involved overdose deaths between 2019 and 2020.
Just 5.8% of suburban Cook County residents report heavy drinking. Just over 15% reported binge drinking behaviors, which is lower than the state rate of 19.9%.
Across suburban Cook County, there were 487 opioid-involved overdoses in 2020.
60% of them were white.
73% were men.
83% involved fentanyl.
50.8% were between the ages of 35 and 44.
- Between 2013 and 2017, Skokie had 23 drug overdose deaths, for a rate of 8 per 100,000 people.
How to Pay for Addiction Treatment in Skokie, Illinois
Private Insurance
By law, all insurance companies must provide at least some coverage for substance abuse treatment. However, each plan differs, so Illinois residents must contact their provider to discover precisely what is covered by their plan. Deductibles and copays may apply.
Illinois Medicaid
Illinois Medicaid is a government program that provides health insurance for low-income individuals and families. To be eligible, Illinois residents must be a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, and characterized as low income. They must also be either pregnant, responsible for a child 18 years or younger, blind, have a disability or family member with a disability, or be 65 years or older.
Illinois Medicare
Medicare is a federal health insurance program that provides coverage for Illinois residents aged 65 and older, as well as individuals with certain disabilities. Some forms of addiction treatment are covered under Medicare Part A, while other services are covered under Part B. Not all rehab facilities accept Medicare as a form of payment, so it’s important to confirm Medicare acceptance before starting a program.
TRICARE in Illinois
TRICARE in Illinois provides health insurance coverage for U.S. military personnel, veterans, and their families. This includes substance use disorder treatment services; however, plans differ in their specific coverage.
Sliding Scale Rehabs
State-funded rehab centers use government funds to help pay for treatment for Illinois residents who are otherwise unable to afford it due to lack of income or lack of insurance coverage. To get into a state-funded rehab, residents can contact the Illinois Health and Human Services Department for assistance.
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is a federally funded program that provides health coverage for indigenous people. Under this program, Native Americans and Native Alaskans who need SUD treatment can receive low-cost or free services, even if they have other insurance coverage.
Resources
- Skokie Police Department. (2022). 2021 Annual Report.
- Cook County Department of Public Health. (n.d.). SCC Opioid-Involved Overdose Deaths in 2020.
- Cook County Department of Public Health. (2022). Opioid-involved Overdose Deaths in Cook County, IL.
- Cook County Department of Public Health. (2022). Community Health Status Assessment.
