Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Weymouth, Massachusetts
Data provided by local and federal agencies shows the number of people that are affected by drugs and alcohol each year in Weymouth:
The number of people dying each year from opioid overdoses peaked in 2016 at 40 people in Weymouth Town but has since dropped to its current number of 19 deaths in 2021
In 2020, 26.6 people per 100 in the county were prescribed opiate medications
The rate of drug overdoses went down by 4% between 2018 and 2020
In 2020, there were 29% more alcohol-related overdose deaths than in 2018
- The rate of people that overdosed on illicit drugs in 2020 was 104.9 deaths per 100,000 residents
How to Pay for Substance Addiction Treatment in Weymouth, Massachusetts
Private Insurance
Every insurance provider is required by law to cover substance abuse and mental health treatment services to some extent. Contact your provider to learn about the specific coverage they offer, which varies by company.
Massachusetts Medicaid
In Massachusetts, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are rolled into one program, called MassHealth. MassHealth members may be able to cover the cost of rehabilitation treatment services through this government-funded program. Massachusetts residents must apply for benefits, and the treatment provider must accept MassHealth as a method of payment.
Massachusetts Medicare
Massachusetts Medicare is a program funded by the government to provide coverage for Massachusetts residents who are 65 or older, have been on Social Security Disability Insurance for two years, or have end-stage renal disease or Lou Gehrig’s disease. Medicare covers the cost of addiction treatment services; however, some rehab facilities don’t accept Medicare methods of payment, so always check before enrolling in treatment.
Sliding Scale Rehabs
Sliding scale rehab programs charge fees based on income, so you only pay what you can reasonably afford. To qualify for sliding scale rehab in Massachusetts, you may have to provide proof of income.
TRICARE in Massachusetts
Massachusetts TRICARE (North region) is a program funded by the government to provide health insurance coverage for military personnel, veterans, and their families. TRICARE covers addiction treatment services for these individuals.
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
Indian Health Services drug rehabs offer addiction treatment free of charge for Indigenous people and Alaskan Natives. This coverage is provided even if other insurance is available.
Resources
- Center for Disease Control. (2022). CDC Wonder Tool.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2022). Treatment Locator Map.
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health. (June 2022). Number of Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths, All Intents by City/Town, 2015-2021.
- Center for Disease Control. (2022). U.S. County Opioid Dispensing Rates, 2020.