Drug and Alcohol Abuse Statistics in Lynchburg, VA
In 2020, the opioid dispensing rate in Campbell County was 5.3 per 100 persons.1
In 2021, 96.8% of 10th graders in Lynchburg reported they had not used drugs in the last 30 days.2
There were 20 overdose deaths in Lynchburg in 2020.3
There were 155 overdoses in Lynchburg in 2021.4
During the first 8 months of 2022, there were 107 overdoses in Lynchburg.4
The rate of drug-related crime in Lynchburg is 1.67 per 1,000 residents per year.
In 2021, Campbell County officers made 57 DUI arrests.6
42% of Lynchburg area survey respondents reported binge drinking in the past 30 days.7
How to Pay for Drug Rehab in Lynchburg, Virginia
Private Insurance
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act requires all insurance providers to cover substance abuse treatment to some extent. Because each plan differs regarding specific coverage, it is important for Virginia residents to confirm what their particular plan includes.
Virginia Medicaid
Virginia Medicaid is a government program that provides health insurance for low-income Virginia residents. To receive Medicaid, residents must meet income requirements and apply for the coverage.
Virginia Medicare
Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program for Americans aged 65 and over and certain individuals with disabilities. To participate in the program, Virginians must meet requirements and pay a monthly premium based on income. Benefits may include coverage for substance abuse treatment, if the rehab facility chosen accepts Medicare as a form of payment.
TRICARE in Virginia
TRICARE in Virginia (East region) is a nationwide program that provides health insurance coverage for U.S. military personnel, veterans, and their dependents. Benefits include some coverage for addiction treatment services.
Sliding Scale Rehabs
Sliding scale rehabs charge Virginians only what they can afford to pay for treatment, based on their income. Residents must provide proof of income to qualify.
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
Indian Health Service (IHS) rehabs provide free or low-cost treatment for Native Americans and Native Alaskans who need SUD treatment.
Resources
- S. County Opioid Dispensing Rates, 2020. (2022, October 7). CDC Injury Center. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/prov-county-drug-overdose.htm
- Harfmann, T. (2021, September 21). Lynchburg sees a drop in substance abuse among high school students. WSLS 10. https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2021/09/21/lynchburg-sees-a-drop-in-substance-abuse-among-high-school-students/
- Childress, K. (2021, November 18). Deadliest year for drug overdoses; new CDC data shows alarming numbers. WSET. https://wset.com/news/addicted-america/deadliest-year-for-drug-overdoses-new-cdc-data-shows-alarming-numbers
- Harfmann, T. (2022, September 1). New Lynchburg police report shows a local drug overdose increase. WSLS 10. https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/09/01/new-lynchburg-police-report-shows-a-local-drug-overdose-increase/
- Lynchburg, VA drug-related crime rates and maps. (n.d.). CrimeGrade.Org. Retrieved December 27, 2022, from https://crimegrade.org/drug-crimes-lynchburg-va/
- Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. (2021). Annual Report. http://www.campbellcountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8349/2021-Annual-Report
- (n.d.). 2018- 2021 Lynchburg Area Community Health Needs Assessment. https://www.communityaccessnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2018_lynchburg_chna_final-1.pdf
- Lowndes, R. (2022, July 30). WFXRtv. WFXRtv. https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/local-news/lynchburg-central-virginia-news/opioid-more-deadly-than-fentanyl-found-in-campbell-co/
