Substance Abuse Statistics in Canton, OH
The drug crisis in the midwestern U.S. has affected Canton, OH, the county seat of Stark County. The following data from Stark County and the corresponding substate region reveals the extent and impact of substance abuse:1,2
About 750 residents of Stark County visited emergency departments for suspected drug overdose in 2021.
About 9% of residents older than 12 years reported using illicit drugs in the past month from 2016 to 2018.
About 51% of residents older than 12 years reported alcohol use in the past month from 2016 to 2018.
About 24% of residents older than 12 years reported binge alcohol use in the past month from 2016 to 2018.
About 2% of residents older than 12 years reported cocaine use in the past year from 2016 to 2018.
Nearly 5% of residents older than 12 years reported misuse of pain relievers in the past year from 2016 to 2018.
Almost 12% of residents older than 12 years reported marijuana in the past year from 2016 to 2018.
Less than 1% of residents older than 12 years reported heroin use in the past year from 2016 to 2018.
How to Pay for Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Ohio
There are many ways to finance the cost of drug rehab in order to get the help you need.
Private Insurance
Thanks to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, every insurance provider must cover substance abuse treatment to some extent. Contact your health insurance provider directly to learn more about your specific plan and its coverage.
Ohio Medicaid
Ohio Medicaid, a government program for low-income people, covers some or all of drug addiction treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, PHPs, and beyond.
Medicare
Ohio Medicare, a government program providing coverage to people 65 and older, covers alcohol and drug rehab as well as screening and assessments.
TRICARE in Ohio
Ohio TRICARE, a government program providing coverage for veterans and military personnel, covers some or all of the cost of substance abuse treatment services.
Sliding Scale Payments
Sliding scale rehabs are a great option for those looking to reduce the financial burden of rehab. They offer discounted drug rehab based on a person’s income and financial situation.
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
These rehabs receive funding from the Indian Health Service and in turn are able to provide no-cost addiction treatment to Native peoples.
Resources
- Ohio Department of Health. (n.d.). Emergency Department Visits for Suspected Drug Overdose Among Ohio Residents Ages 11 Years and Older.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). 2016 -2018 NSDUH Substate Region Estimates – Tables.
