Drug and Alcohol Statistics in Fargo
Some of the statistics around alcohol and drug use in Cass County, where Fargo is located, are alarming:1,2,3,4
Between 1999 and 2018, 18% of deaths for residents aged 18 and over were drug- and alcohol-induced.
Alcohol impairment was involved in 41% of driving deaths from 2013 to 2019.
25% of Cass County residents reported excessive drinking in 2016.
There were 49 drug poisoning deaths per 100,000 people from 2015 to 2017.
There were 41 deaths due to meth overdose in 2021.
There were 27 deaths due to opioid overdose in 2021.
Regular alcohol and drug use does not necessarily mean you will develop an alcohol use disorder (AUD) or substance use disorder (SUD), but it does increase your risk of developing one of the conditions. According to a 2019 survey of North Dakota residents, 10% were diagnosed with AUD and 15% with SUD.1
Financing Alcohol and Drug Rehab in Fargo
Fargo drug rehabs offer several price points and payment options so that cost is not a barrier to quality care. Treatment options range from short-term outpatient to long-term inpatient programs. You can also find specialized rehabs offering care for specific population groups such as LGBTQ+, military personnel, men, and women.
Free Rehab
If you are searching for “Fargo alcohol rehabs,” you will find that some centers are free, while others require insurance or private payment. There are a few types of free rehabs:
- State-funded rehabs receive money from the government so they can offer free services to those who cannot afford treatment
- Rehab scholarships through government programs or private donors allow you to attend rehab at no cost
- Public methadone clinics that are federally funded offer free methadone treatments for opioid addiction
Some free drug rehab centers in Fargo include:
- Southeast Human Service Center Alcohol and Drug Abuse
- ShareHouse
- Fargo VA Healthcare System
If you are unsure if a rehab center offers financial assistance, speak with someone on the treatment staff about grants, scholarships, and sliding-scale payments that may be available.
Private Insurance
If you do not qualify for free treatment and you have an insurance plan, most Fargo rehabs accept insurance. Many private insurance policies, such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and Cigna, will cover part of the cost of rehab treatment. They may use payment options such as:
- Co-pays
- Deductibles
- Co-insurance
Check with your insurance provider to find out more about your specific plan and what services it covers.
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare is a national healthcare provider funded by the government. It’s available for Americans over the age of 65. Medicare covers the following treatments:5
- Opioid addiction treatment
- Inpatient and outpatient rehab
- Alcohol misuse screenings
- Partial hospitalization
- Telehealth appointments
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Group and individual therapy
Medicaid is funded both through the federal government and local government, so the program varies from state to state. It covers most mental health services as Medicare does. In North Dakota, Medicaid is available to the following eligible groups:6
- Individuals with income within limits
- Children in foster care or subsidized adoption
- Former foster care children up to age 26, under certain circumstances
- Children with disabilities (birth to 19)
- Pregnant women
- Individuals with breast or cervical cancer
- Workers with disabilities
- Other blind and disabled individuals
- Low-income Medicare beneficiaries
How Easy is it to Travel to and Within Fargo?
If you are considering Fargo as the location for your drug and alcohol treatment, you will want to know more about the area.
Transportation
Hector International Airport is located just four miles from Fargo. The next closest airport is 84 miles away, so Hector is your best option. There are hundreds of hotels in the area if you need accommodation for yourself or loved ones who come to visit you during your treatment.
MATBUS is the public transportation system serving the communities of Fargo and West Fargo, North Dakota, and Moorhead and Dilworth, Minnesota. MATBUS operates from Monday through Saturday, offering 25 routes to provide you with affordable, quality transportation. The downtown area of Fargo is considered walking-friendly, although the further you get from the city center, the more you will need other transportation.
Attractions
Fargo offers some great attractions, including the Red River Zoo, art and historical museums, and plenty of outdoor spaces to enjoy during the milder months. You can expect very cold temperatures in the winter and very warm temperatures in the summer.
Whether you travel to Fargo or choose another location for rehab, seeking treatment is the best chance at recovery. If you or someone you love needs drug or alcohol rehab, please call
800-926-9037
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today to speak to a specialist about treatment options.
Resources
- Country Health Rankings North Dakota. (2022). North Dakota.
- The City of Fargo Drug Abuse. (n.d.). Prevention.
- Wonder Data. (n.d.). About Multiple Cause of Death.
- Cass County Statistics. (2022). Statistics.
- Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (2022). Medicare and your Mental Health Benefits.
- North Dakota Human Services. (2022). Who is Eligible?
