Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics for Columbus, IN
Like many communities in Indiana and across the United States, Columbus has seen significant health problems caused by opioid use. Synthetic opioids have led to overdoses and deaths in Columbus and Bartholomew County. Some statistics about drug and alcohol use in Columbus include the following:1,3
In 2021, there were 28 deaths due to drug overdose in Bartholomew County.
Of that total, 18 overdose deaths were due to synthetic opioid use.
In 2021, 248 Bartholomew County residents visited the ER for drug overdoses.
Of the total number of ER visits for overdoses, 129 were due to opioid use.
In 2021, 16% of Bartholomew County residents said they engaged in excessive drinking.
In 2021, 11% of auto crash deaths in Bartholomew County involved alcohol.
How to Pay for Substance Addiction Treatment in Columbus, Indiana
Private Insurance
Every insurance provider is required by law to cover substance abuse and mental health treatment services, to some extent. Indiana residents must contact their provider to learn more about specific coverage, including deductibles and copays.
Indiana Medicaid
Indiana Medicaid consists of multiple programs. Each program serves a different population, but the common theme is to provide services for low-income or under-resourced Indiana residents, including rehab treatment. The programs include:4
- Healthy Indiana Plan
- Hoosier Care Connect
- Hoosier Healthwise
- HoosierRx
- Medicare Savings Program
- Pharmacy Benefits
- Traditional Medicaid
- Indiana Medicaid Covered Services
Indiana Medicare
Indiana Medicare is a government program that provides health-cost coverage for residents who are over age 65 or have certain disabilities. Indiana residents can use Medicare to pay for drug addiction treatment services, including rehab. However, not all rehab facilities accept this form of payment.
Sliding Scale Rehabs
Some rehab programs in Indiana charge for treatment on a sliding scale, meaning participants only pay what they can afford based on income. These sliding-scale options are not always widely advertised, so Indiana residents should ask if they are available.
TRICARE in Indiana
Indiana TRICARE (North region) is a government program providing health insurance coverage to U.S. Armed Forces military personnel, veterans, and their dependents. This coverage includes addiction treatment services, such as rehab.
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
Indian Health Service (HIS) is a program that provides free addiction treatment to Indigenous people and Alaskan Natives. These Indiana residents can obtain free treatment even if other coverage is available.
Resources
- Indiana Department of Health. (No date). Indiana Drug Overdose Dashboard.
- Next Level Recovery Indiana. (No Date). Treatment.
- County Health Rankings. (No date). Bartholomew County, IN.