Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Millcreek, UT
Statistics on drug and alcohol use in Millcreek break the town into two locations—Millcreek South and Millcreek East. Here are some statistics on substance abuse for both Millcreek and Salt Lake County.
Millcreek South had a drug overdose death rate of 24.1 per 100,000 people between 2016 and 2020. Millcreek East had a rate of 14.9.
Between 2017 and 2019, 9.7% of adults in Millcreek East reported binge drinking once during the 30 days before the survey was taken. This is a decrease from previous reporting periods.
Conversely, 22.9% of adults in Millcreek South reported binge drinking between 2017 and 2019. This is an increase from the prior survey and more than doubles the state rate of 11%.
Alcohol was the most common substance used for adults ages 35 to 44 entering treatment, followed closely by methamphetamines.
In Salt Lake County, 8,087 people sought out substance use disorder treatment in 2021.
How to Pay for Drug Rehab in Millcreek, Utah
Private Insurance
By law, all insurance companies must cover substance abuse treatment services to some extent. However, specific coverage varies by plan, so Utah residents must contact their provider to confirm coverage, including any copays or deductibles that may apply.
Utah Medicaid
Medicaid is a government program that provides insurance coverage for Utah residents who meet low-income requirements. This coverage includes inpatient and outpatient Utah drug rehab services. Residents who wish to use Medicaid to pay for SUD treatment must receive services from a Utah rehab that accepts Medicaid as a form of payment.
Utah Medicare
Medicare is a federal insurance program for Utah residents who are age 65 or older, have certain disabilities, or have end-stage renal disease or ALS. Medicare Part A covers certain rehab services, and Part B and Part D cover other aspects of treatment. Typically, residents must pay a deductible or copay for treatment. However, the rehab facility must be a Medicare-approved rehab and accept Medicare as a method of payment.
TRICARE in Utah
TRICARE in Utah (West region) is a program that serves veterans and military personnel. It provides health insurance for these individuals and their families. Coverage includes addiction treatment; however, each plan varies as to what coverage is included.
Sliding Scale Rehabs
Sliding-scale rehabs allow Utah residents to pay only what they can afford based on their income. They must provide proof of income to qualify. Often, these discounts are not advertised, so Utah residents must inquire about them to learn if they are available.
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
IHS (Indian Health Service) provides free or low-cost SUD treatment services for Native Americans and Native Alaskans.
Resources
- Utah Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Substance Use and Mental Health Data Portal Home.
- Utah Department of Health. (2021). Health Indicator Report of Drug Overdose and Poisoning Incidents.
- Salt Lake County Health Department. (2022). Community Profiles.
