Find the best alcohol and drug rehabs in Merced, CA. Browse 25 nearby treatment centers and search for inpatient, outpatient, or detox treatment. Filter by payment options, amenities, specialty programs, and more to find the best treatment for your unique situation.
Went here for the first time today. My experience there was good, better than what i imagined. The reviews kinda made it sound like an unwelcoming place but I believe trying to get help than no help is better than nothing, and I was happily surprised by how considerate they were and straight to the point it was, got there 10 minutes early, they gave me a fillout sheet that could be filled out in all languages, then after i did everything, progress was made very fast, got my next appointment and I'm excited to see that I'm making progress and they're making progress with me. I'll keep you updated if it gets worse or better for sure. But now, that's all I think . Feel free to like my latest post, tho on my insta! @jthdrawings I included some fun drawings I did there when I was there
A great organization!! They really work hard to help the kids in the foster system. They are always in need of volunteers. It is one of the most rewarding things a person can do.
We just started going their with my son. So far, seems good and we like how they do video sessions major plus.
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California is ranked 23rd nationwide in terms of addiction treatment affordability, with an average cost of addiction treatment of $56,654.
$140kMedical Detox
$50kInpatient Rehab
$8kOutpatient Rehab
$7kMethadone Treatment
The costs of drug and alcohol rehab in California vary widely and depend on several factors, including:
Treatment
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Specialty
Duration
Amenities
Funding
Location
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Compare the Cost of Addiction Treatment in California
The costs of addiction treatment listed for cities and states are averages based on the cost of the treatment types listed above. These averages are high due to the cost of medical detoxification and residential inpatient rehab programs.
These numbers also reflect the raw cost of drug rehab, before any insurance coverage. The typical individual seeking addiction treatment can expect to pay much less for outpatient or intensive outpatient services than the averages listed below.
How to Pay for Addiction Treatment in California?
There are many ways to pay for drug rehab in California. Most treatment centers accept cash or self-payment, as well as private health insurance. However, there are many treatment centers in California that accept Medicaid and Medicare, or offer sliding scale payments or other low-cost payment options. Here’s the complete breakdown of how to pay for addiction treatment in California.
1453 accept self-payment or cash
1099 accept private health insurance
68 offer free treatment
701 accept California Medicaid coverage
431 accept Medicare
703 offer low-cost treatment
907 offer sliding-scale fees
403 accept TRICARE coverage
Insurance for Drug Rehab in California
Blue Cross Blue Shield is the most widely-accepted insurance for drug rehabs in California, with 824 treatment centers in the state accepting their insurance. Aetna is the 2nd most popular with 816 treatment centers accepting it followed by Cigna in 3rd accepted by 709 drug rehabs.
California Rehab Admissions in 2023
California is ranked 32nd nationwide in drug rehab admissions, with 340 rehab admissions per 100,000 population in 2023, which is lower than than the U.S. national average of 621 admissions per 100,000.
Rehab Admissions in California by Drug Type
The following are the number of California rehab admissions in 2023 for each of the 6 most frequently used drug classes, as well as the relative percent for each type of drug.
Drug Overdoses in California in 2024
California is ranked 26th nationwide in terms of annual drug overdoses, with an average of 29.7 overdoses per 100,000 population and a total of 11,538 overdoses in 2023.
Opioid abuse accounted for 70% of all drug overdoses in California, with a total of 8,034 opioid overdoses in 2024.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Provisional drug overdose death counts. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Narcotics Violations and DUIs in California
Narcotics Violations
California is ranked 33rd for drug and narcotics-related violations, with an estimated 329 narcotics citations per 100,000 population which is lower than the National Average of 421.
DUIs
California has the 18th highest rate of drunk driving in the nation, with a total of 246 DUI arrests per 100,000 people in 2023 (and 96,048 total DUI arrests).
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