Wyoming, Michigan Alcohol and Drug Statistics
Here are some recent statistics related to substance abuse and overdose fatalities in Kent County between January 2021 and October 2022:1
75% of overdose deaths involved opioids
About 46% of overdose fatalities involved more than one substance
Approximately 68% of overdose deaths involved fentanyl
The average age of those who overdosed was 40 years old
About 42% of deaths were white people and about 17% were Black residents
However, the rate per 100,000 residents was about triple for Black people compared to white people
Below are some 2020 stats related to drug and alcohol use in Kent County:2
About 16% of adults engaged in binge drinking
About 12% of high school students engaged in past-month alcohol use
Over 16% of adults engaged in past-month marijuana use
Nearly 13% of high school students used marijuana in the past 30 days
How to Pay for Substance Addiction Treatment in Wyoming, 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
- Kent County Michigan Health Department. (2022). Opioid Surveillance.
- Access Kent. (n.d.). Health Education & Promotion.