Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Gulfport
Recent results of 2020 surveys reveal Harrison County is in the top three Mississippi locations with the biggest substance use problems. It is the county with the third largest number of overdoses, just below Jackson and Hinds.1 The statistics below show Gulfport and the surrounding areas facing a huge battle.
1,076 drug-related crimes were reported1
427 opioid-related overdoses1
165 heroin-related overdoses1
52 stimulant-related overdoses1
1,620 emergency room overdoses for all drugs1
281 Naloxone administrations by emergency medical staff1
73 adults hospitalized for substance use disorders2
47.7% of adults report misusing alcohol in the last 30 days2
How to Pay for Drug Rehab in Gulfport
No matter your situation, drug and alcohol rehab is available to you. Learn how to finance treatment.
Private Insurance
Whether you purchased insurance from the Healthcare Marketplace or have benefits through employment, your private insurance plan can cover some of the cost of alcohol and drug addiction treatment, including inpatient and outpatient. Your specific coverage depends on the details of your plan.
Mississippi Medicaid
Mississippi Medicaid can be used to cover the cost of addiction treatment services, like prescription medications, inpatient rehab, PHP, IOP, and more.
Mississippi Medicare
Mississippi Medicare can also be used to pay for drug and alcohol treatment services for those who qualify for this government health program.
Sliding Scale Rehabs
Beyond free rehabs, there are also sliding scale treatment facilities, which charge you what you can reasonably afford based on your income.
TRICARE in Mississippi
TRICARE provides health insurance to U.S. military members, retirees, and their dependents, and people with this federal insurance program can use it to pay for drug and alcohol rehab.
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
Indigenous people can receive free addiction treatment from programs funded by the Indian Health Service, even if they have health insurance.
Although Gulfport has its share of drug and alcohol misuse, it also has numerous treatment opportunities in drug and alcohol rehabs in Harrison County. The coast can be a great place to get a fresh start in recovery.
Leaders of drug rehabs in Gulfport and Harrison County are also working hard to resolve these issues. They are expanding drug and alcohol rehabs in Harrison County at low or no cost to ensure everyone can receive the help they need. Mississippi state grants help cover inpatient and outpatient Gulfport drug rehab costs.
Resources
- The Mississippi Opioid and Heroin Data Collective. 2021. Provisional Data Report Calendar Year 2020.
- Mississippi State University. 2021. Head-Start Early Head-Start Community Needs Assessment.
