Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Nashua, NH
Below are statistics related to substance abuse and drug overdoses in Nashua:2,3
There were 285 drug overdoses in Nashua in 2021.
Overdoses in Nashua increased by 38% between 2020 and 2021.
Fatal overdoses increased by 36% between 2020 and 2021.
In 2021, 59% of opioid overdoses occurred at a residence, 18% occurred on a roadway or in a vehicle, and 10% occurred in a public place.
In 364 cases of overdose that occurred in 2021, bystanders administered Narcan before first responders arrived.
49% of overdose patients treated by emergency responders in 2021 were repeat encounters.
In 2020, the rate of emergency department opioid visits in Hillsborough County was 2.59 per 10,000 population.
As of July 2020, the rate of opioid treatment admissions in Hillsborough County was 1.57 per 10,000 population.
How to Pay for Drug Rehab in Nashua, New Hampshire
Private Insurance
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act requires all insurance companies to provide at least some coverage for substance abuse treatment. However, each plan differs, so New Hampshire residents should contact their provider to find out exactly what theirs covers.
New Hampshire Medicaid
Medicaid is a government program that covers health care costs for those who qualify. To be eligible, New Hampshire residents must meet income requirements. Coverage usually includes inpatient and outpatient rehab services as well as additional recovery support services. In New Hampshire, In and Out Medical Assistance can help individuals whose income disqualifies them for Medicaid but is not enough to pay for their treatment costs.5
New Hampshire Medicaid
Medicare is a federal health insurance program that provides coverage for Americans aged 65 and older or have qualifying disabilities. Not all rehab facilities accept Medicare, so it’s important to confirm accepted methods of payment before starting a program.
Sliding Scale Rehabs
Around half of the rehab services in New Hampshire provide treatment at no charge or at reduced cost based on income. To qualify, you must usually provide proof of income when applying for treatment.
TRICARE in New Hampshire
TRICARE in New Hampshire (East region) provides health insurance coverage for U.S. military personnel, veterans, and their dependents. This coverage includes some addiction treatment services.
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is a federally funded health program. Under IHS, Native Americans and Native Alaskans who need SUD treatment can receive low-cost or free treatment services.
Resources
- How Nashua, N.H.’s second largest city, is managing the opioid epidemic. (2019, February 13). NHPR. https://www.nhpr.org/post/how-nashua-nhs-second-largest-city-managing-opioid-epidemic
- Hastings, J. (2022, February 14). Nashua and Manchester see increases in drug overdoses in 2021. Patch. https://patch.com/new-hampshire/nashua/nashua-manchester-see-increases-drug-overdoses-2021
- New Hampshire Drug Monitoring Initiative. (2020). Drug Environment Report—UNCLASSIFIED. New Hampshire Information & Analysis Center. https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt476/files/documents/2021-11/bdas-dmi-july-2020.pdf
