Drug and Alcohol Abuse Statistics in South Jordan, UT
In 2020, the rate of opioid-related emergency department visits in Salt Lake County was 6.0 per 10,000 population.2
The 2020 rate of drug overdose deaths involving opioids in Salt Lake County was 20.1 per 100,000 population.2
Among age groups in Salt Lake County, 25-35-year-olds experienced the highest rate of opioid-related emergency department visits in 2020.2
In 2020, the rate of drug overdose deaths involving opioids was nearly twice as high for men in Salt Lake County than women.2
The rate of drug overdose deaths among 35-44-year-olds in Salt Lake County was 41.2 in 2020 (more than double the general rate).2
From 2017 through 2021, more than 22,000 naloxone doses were distributed in Salt Lake County by the Utah Department of Health.2
Salt Lake County experienced an 8.6% increase in the rate of opioid overdose deaths from 2019 to 2020.2
For the period 2016-2020, South Jordan experienced a rate of 18.4 drug deaths per 100,000 population.3
How to Pay for Drug Rehab in South Jordan, 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
- SoUTh Jordan, UT drug-related crime rates and maps. (n.d.). CrimeGrade.Org. Retrieved December 20, 2022, from https://crimegrade.org/drug-crimes-south-jordan-ut/
- Opioid data dashboard. (n.d.). Health Data Dashboard. Retrieved December 20, 2022, from https://dashboard.health.utah.gov/opioid/
- Deparment of Health. (n.d.). IBIS-PH – Health indicator report. Drug Overdose and Poisoning Incidents. Retrieved December 20, 2022, from https://ibis.health.utah.gov/ibisph-view/indicator/view/PoiDth.SA.html