Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Texas City, Texas
Texas City is part of Galveston County, Texas. The following statistics illustrate the extent and impact of drug and alcohol misuse in Galveston County and the corresponding substate region:
There were 160 opioid-related emergency department visits in 2020
In 2020, 50 residents died from opioid-related overdose deaths.
About 8% of the residents 12 years and older reported using marijuana in the past year between 2016 and 2018.
Less than 1% of the residents 12 years and older reported using heroin in the past year between 2016 and 2018.
Almost 2% of the residents 12 years and older reported using cocaine in the past year between 2016 and 2018.
Nearly 55% of the residents 12 years and older reported using alcohol in the past month between 2016 and 2018.
Nearly 55% of the residents 12 years and older reported using alcohol in the past month between 2016 and 2018.
How to Pay for Addiction Treatment in Texas City, Texas
Private Insurance
All insurance providers are required by law to provide coverage for substance abuse and mental health treatment services in some capacity. Coverage varies by plan, so Texas residents must contact their providers to learn about their specific coverage.
Texas Medicaid
The Texas Medicaid program offers health insurance for low-income residents. This includes various treatment services like inpatient drug rehab and outpatient substance abuse treatment. Most Medicaid services in Texas are delivered through managed care health plans under contract with the state. Before enrolling in a rehab program, individuals should confirm that the facility accepts Medicaid as a form of payment.
Texas Medicare
Texas Medicare is a federal program that provides healthcare coverage to residents with end-stage renal disease, those with certain disabilities, and those over the age of 65. Texas residents can use Medicare to cover the cost of drug addiction treatment services, including rehab. However, not all rehabs accept Medicare insurance. Texas offers a free helpline to guide residents through the complexities of Medicare coverage: 800-252-9240.
TRICARE in Texas
Texas TRICARE (West region) is a government program providing health insurance coverage to the U.S. Armed Forces military personnel, veterans, and their families. TRICARE coverage includes addiction treatment services, such as rehab and medication-assisted treatment.
Sliding Scale Rehabs
Sliding scale rehabs are income-based, charging only what Texans can reasonably afford based on how much they earn. To qualify for these programs, individuals must provide proof of income.
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
Drug rehabs funded by the Indian Health Service (IHS) provide free addiction treatment to Indigenous people in the U.S. and Alaskan Natives.
Resources
- Maxwell, J.C. (n.d.). State of Texas Drug Use Patterns and Trends, 2019.
- Texas Health Data. (n.d.). Texas Health Data – Opioid-Related Emergency Department Visits.
- Texas Health Data. (n.d.). Texas Health Data – Drug-Related Deaths.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). 2016 -2018 NSDUH Substate Region Estimates – Tables.