Rochester Hills Drug and Alcohol Abuse Statistics
Below are recent statistics about substance abuse, overdose, and treatment in Rochester Hills and Oakland County:1
About 41% of treatment admissions in the county were due to alcohol in 2019
Nearly 3% of county adults reported driving after drinking too much in the past month
About 10% of alcohol-related car crashes occurred in 16-20-year-olds
Between 2016 and 2019, approximately 35% of treatment admissions were for heroin addiction
How to Pay for Substance Addiction Treatment in Rochester Hills, Michigan
Private Insurance
By law, all insurance providers are required to cover substance abuse and mental health treatment services in some capacity. Call your provider to learn about your specific coverage, including your deductible and copay.
Michigan Medicaid
Michigan’s Medicaid program provides health insurance to low-income residents. It covers various treatment services like inpatient drug rehab and outpatient substance abuse treatment. Make sure to ask if the treatment center you’re interested in accepts Medicaid.
Michigan Medicare
Michigan Medicare is a government program providing coverage to residents with end-stage renal disease and those over the age of 65. You can use Medicare to cover the cost of drug addiction treatment services, including rehab.3 Some rehabs don’t accept Medicare insurance, so it’s important to do your research.
TRICARE in Michigan
Michigan TRICARE is a government program providing health insurance coverage to the U.S. Armed Forces military personnel, veterans, and their families and dependents. TRICARE covers addiction treatment services, such as rehab and medication-assisted treatment.
Sliding Scale Rehabs
Sliding scale rehabs are income-based, charging only what a resident can reasonably afford to pay. In order to qualify for a sliding scale rehab in Michigan, be prepared to provide proof of income.
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
Drug rehabs funded by the Indian Health Service provide free addiction treatment to Indigenous people in the U.S. and Alaskan Natives.
Resources
- Nicholas, C. (2020). OCHN Three-Year Substance Use Disorder Strategic Plan: 2021-2023. Oakland Community Health Network.