Alcohol and Drug Abuse Statistics in Olympia, WA
The following statistics show overdose as well as drug and alcohol use in Thurston and the substate region:
Drug overdose death rates have risen steadily in the last two decades, from about 10 to almost 15 per every 100,000 people.
There were 215 hospitalizations due to drug overdoses in 2017.
About 23% of the residents 12 years and older reported using marijuana in the past year between 2016 and 2018.
Only 2% of the residents 12 years and older reported using cocaine 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.
Less than 1% of the residents 12 years and older reported using methamphetamine in the past year between 2016 and 2018.
Close to 5% of the residents 12 years and older reported pain reliever misuse in the past year between 2016 and 2018.
About 54% of the residents 12 years and older reported using alcohol, and nearly 23% reported binge alcohol drinking in the past month between 2016 and 2018.
How to Pay for Drug Rehab in Olympia, Washington
Private Insurance
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act requires all insurance providers to cover substance abuse treatment to some extent. Since each plan differs regarding specific coverage, Washington residents must check with their provider to confirm exactly what is covered under their plan.
Washington Medicaid
Washington Medicaid is a government program for low-income residents that provides health coverage for individuals and families whose income is below specific levels. To use this program, residents must qualify and apply for Medicaid coverage, and the treatment facility must accept Medicaid as a method of payment.
Washington Medicare
Medicare is a government program that provides health insurance coverage for Washington residents aged 65 or older and individuals with certain disabilities. Not all rehab facilities accept Medicare as a payment method, so it’s important to research each program to determine if Medicare benefits will apply to their services.
Sliding Scale Rehabs
Sliding scale rehabs allow Washington residents to pay only what they can afford for treatment, based on their income. To qualify, residents must usually provide proof of income.
TRICARE in Washington
TRICARE in Washington (West region) provides health insurance coverage for U.S. military personnel, veterans, and their families. This coverage includes addiction treatment services, but not all plans offer the same amount of coverage.
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
Indian Health Service (IHS) rehabs provide free or low-cost treatment for Native Americans and Native Alaskans. This program is available even if the individual has other methods they could use for payment.
Resources
- Washington State Department of Health. (n.d.). Opioid Overdose Dashboards – County.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). 2016 -2018 NSDUH Substate Region Estimates – Tables.