Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Dubuque, Iowa
The city of Dubuque and government agencies have noticed a rising trend in problems caused by drug addiction and alcoholism:
The city has a higher rate of alcoholism than other parts of Iowa, with 31.5% of the adult population consuming excessive alcohol, compared to Iowa’s overall 21.4%
While there was a 38% increase in methamphetamine rehab admissions in Iowa between 2013 and 2017, the rate in Dubuque remained relatively low with only a 15% increase
While there was a 38% increase in methamphetamine rehab admissions in Iowa between 2013 and 2017, the rate in Dubuque remained relatively low with only a 15% increase
Men are more at-risk of drug-induced death in Dubuque, making up 60% of drug overdoses
Illicit drugs and alcoholism are only part of the problem — 36.1 per 100 residents in the county were prescribed highly addictive opiate medications in 2020
How to Pay for Addiction Treatment in Iowa
The following are various ways to finance your recovery program:
Private Insurance
If you have private health insurance from the Healthcare Marketplace or through your place of employment, you can use your insurance to cover the cost of drug and alcohol rehab. By law, your provider is required to cover addiction treatment services to the extent they cover medical services. This means they will likely provide partial or full coverage for treatment.
Iowa Medicaid
Iowa Medicaid is a federal health insurance program that provides coverage for low-income people and families who don’t have access to private insurance. You can use Iowa Medicaid to cover the cost of drug rehab in Dubuque.
Medicare
Iowa Medicare provides health insurance coverage to people aged 65 and older. Like Medicaid, Medicare covers substance abuse treatment services, such as inpatient and outpatient rehab as well as substance abuse assessments.
TRICARE in Iowa
Iowa is located in the West Region for TRICARE, a government program providing health insurance coverage for military personnel, veterans, and their families. You can use TRICARE to cover the cost of drug and alcohol rehab, making it more accessible.
Sliding Scale Payment Options
If a free rehab is full or has a long waiting list, you can apply to a sliding scale rehab, which only charges you what you can reasonably pay based on your income.
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
The Indian Health Services provides funding for some Iowa drug and alcohol rehab centers, making them able to provide free treatment to Indigenous people.
Resources
- City of Dubuque. (accessed 2022). CHNA & HIP 2019-2021, Dubuque County, Iowa.
- Center for Disease Control. (2022). CDC Wonder Tool.
- Center for Disease Control. (2022). U.S. County Opioid Dispensing Rates, 2020.