Alcohol and Drug Abuse Statistics in Woodbury
Below are relevant substance abuse and overdose statistics in Woodbury and Washington County:1
The total number of opioid prescriptions written in Washington County has been decreasing since 2016
Alcohol was the most common primary substance for treatment admissions in 2020, followed by meth
Synthetic opioids like fentanyl were involved in 72% of overdose deaths that year
In 2021, there were 130 emergency department visits for opioid overdoses
The greatest number of emergency room visits for opioid overdoses was among 25–34-year-olds
About 67% of the ER visits for opioid overdoses were males
There were 38 overdose deaths in Washington County in 2020
About 53% of overdose fatalities involved opioids like heroin and prescription opioids
How to Pay for Substance Addiction Treatment in Woodbury, Minnesota
Private Insurance
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act requires all insurance providers to cover substance abuse and mental health treatment services in some capacity. Minnesota residents must confirm with their provider the precise coverage offered under their specific plan.
Minnesota Medicaid
Medical Assistance (MA) is Minnesota’s Medicaid program. This government program provides healthcare plans for Minnesota residents with low income. MA serves children and families, pregnant women, adults without children, seniors, and people who are blind or have a disability.5
Minnesota Medicare
Minnesota Medicare is a national health insurance program that provides health insurance for Minnesotans age 65 or older, have a disability status, or have end-stage renal disease or ALS. Medicare plans cover addiction treatment services; however, the rehab center must accept Medicare as a form of payment.
TRICARE in Minnesota
Minnesota TRICARE (West region) is a government program providing health insurance coverage to the U.S. Armed Forces military personnel, veterans, and their dependents. This coverage includes addiction treatment services.
Sliding Scale Rehabs
Sliding scale rehabs charge Minnesota residents only what they can afford, based on their income. Facilities typically require participants to provide proof of income to qualify for this discount.
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
Indian Health Service (IHS) provides free addiction treatment to Alaskan Natives and Indigenous people in the U.S.
Resources
- Minnesota Department of Health. (n.d.). Washington County Substance Use and Overdose Profile.