Drug and Alcohol Abuse Statistics in New Brunswick, NJ
Recent alcohol- and drug-use statistics for New Brunswick and Middlesex County, New Jersey include:
Middlesex County recorded a 52% increase in alcohol-induced deaths from 2016 to 2020.
Middlesex County saw a 199% increase in opioid-related overdose deaths from 2013 to 2020.
From 2013 to 2021, Middlesex County reduced its number of opioid prescriptions dispensed by 51%, but opioid-related fatalities continue rising.
In 2021, Middlesex County had the third-highest number of drug-related deaths of all New Jersey counties.
Roughly 15% of Middlesex County residents report engaging in excessive drinking monthly.
In 2020, 40% of all Middlesex County residents admitted to rehab said heroin was their primary drug, and 35% said alcohol was their primary substance of use.
Approximately 61% of people admitted to rehab in Middlesex County in 2020 were between the ages of 25 and 44.
In 2020, 56% of Middlesex County residents who were admitted to rehab identified as white, 21% identified as Hispanic, and 19% identified as Black.
How to Pay for Drug Rehab in New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Jersey Medicare
New Jersey Medicare provides health insurance to New Jersey residents who are 65 or older or have certain other health conditions. You are automatically enrolled in this program at age 65 if you are receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board retirement benefits.
Many Medicare options are available in New Jersey that go beyond basic coverage, such as Medicare Advantage Plans and Medigap plans. The New Jersey State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers free help with questions regarding Medicare benefits and policies. Not all treatment centers accept Medicare insurance coverage, so always do your research before choosing a provider.
New Jersey Medicaid
New Jersey’s Medicaid program provides health insurance to New Jersey residents who are aged, blind, or disabled, to pregnant women, and to parents/caretakers and dependent children. To be eligible for New Jersey Medicaid, a person must be a resident of New Jersey, be a U.S. Citizen or qualified alien, and meet specific standards for financial income. You must apply for Medicaid coverage in New Jersey, and the rehab program must accept Medicaid as a method of payment.
Sliding Scale Rehabs
Sliding scale rehabs assist New Jersey residents who have limited financial resources to pay for treatment. You will be charged based on what you can reasonably afford to pay. To qualify for a sliding scale rehab in New Jersey, you typically need to provide proof of income.
TRICARE in New Jersey
New Jersey TRICARE (East region) is a government program that provides health insurance coverage for U.S. military personnel, veterans, and their families. TRICARE covers addiction treatment services; however, various plans differ in their coverage.
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
The Indian Health Service (HIS) funds addiction treatment for Indigenous people and Alaskan Natives in New Jersey and nationwide. This coverage is provided even if other insurance payment is available.
Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. CDC Wonder Online Database. (2021). Underlying Cause of Death, 1999-2020 Results, Deaths occurring through 2020.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). FindTreatment.gov.
- New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. (n.d.). NJ CARES, a Real-Time Dashboard of Opioid-Related Data and Information.
- New Jersey Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner. (2021). Drug-Related Deaths: January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021.
- New Jersey Department of Health. (2021, December 17). Complete Health Indicator Report of Alcohol Consumption – Binge Drinking.
- New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. (2021, August). Substance Abuse Overview 2020 Middlesex County.