Rochester Hills Drug and Alcohol Abuse Statistics
Below are recent statistics about substance abuse, overdose, and treatment in Rochester Hills and Oakland County:1
About 41% of treatment admissions in the county were due to alcohol in 2019
Nearly 3% of county adults reported driving after drinking too much in the past month
About 10% of alcohol-related car crashes occurred in 16-20-year-olds
Between 2016 and 2019, approximately 35% of treatment admissions were for heroin addiction
Levels of Substance Abuse Care
There are several levels of care for addiction treatment. Some people enter treatment at one level, while others start with inpatient and make their way through the continuum of care.
Alcohol and Drug Detoxification
Detox is the process of safely and comfortably removing drugs or alcohol from your system. Performed under medical supervision in a hospital, residential, or outpatient setting, your withdrawal symptoms are comfortably managed, allowing you to transition into formal treatment services.
Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Residential or inpatient treatment involves living at the rehab facility and receiving 24/7 care under supervision. A combination of treatment interventions are offered, including individual and group therapy, nutritional counseling, experiential therapies, and medication.
Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs)
PHPs allow you to live at home while attending treatment at a hospital. You may receive many of the same treatment modalities of inpatient care, with the difference being that you can return home during non-treatment hours. PHPs can be a bridge between inpatient and outpatient care.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs)
A step down from a PHP, IOPs allow you to attend a few hours of counseling over several days each week. You spend the rest of your time at home, working, or fulfilling other obligations.
Standard Outpatient
The least intensive treatment option, standard outpatient care involves one to two hours of treatment per week. This option has the least oversight and supervision. Highly motivated people with a strong support system tend to find this level beneficial.
Relapse Prevention
Relapse prevention, also known as aftercare, begins when a rehab program is complete. People receive forms of ongoing support and encouragement through 12-step groups, non-12-step groups like SMART Recovery, ongoing therapy, sober living homes, and more.
How to Pay for Substance Addiction Treatment in Rochester Hills, Michigan
Private Insurance
By law, all insurance providers are required to cover substance abuse and mental health treatment services in some capacity. Call your provider to learn about your specific coverage, including your deductible and copay.
Michigan Medicaid
Michigan’s Medicaid program provides health insurance to low-income residents. It covers various treatment services like inpatient drug rehab and outpatient substance abuse treatment. Make sure to ask if the treatment center you’re interested in accepts Medicaid.
Michigan Medicare
Michigan Medicare is a government program providing coverage to residents with end-stage renal disease and those over the age of 65. You can use Medicare to cover the cost of drug addiction treatment services, including rehab.3 Some rehabs don’t accept Medicare insurance, so it’s important to do your research.
TRICARE in Michigan
Michigan TRICARE is a government program providing health insurance coverage to the U.S. Armed Forces military personnel, veterans, and their families and dependents. TRICARE covers addiction treatment services, such as rehab and medication-assisted treatment.
Sliding Scale Rehabs
Sliding scale rehabs are income-based, charging only what a resident can reasonably afford to pay. In order to qualify for a sliding scale rehab in Michigan, be prepared to provide proof of income.
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
Drug rehabs funded by the Indian Health Service provide free addiction treatment to Indigenous people in the U.S. and Alaskan Natives.
Getting to and Around Rochester Hills, Michigan
Whether you are visiting a loved one in treatment in Rochester Hills or you are considering traveling there for drug and alcohol rehab, you’ll want to know the best ways to get there, how to get around, and various things to do there. Here’s an overview:
- The closest airport to Rochester Hills is Windsor Airport, which is just under 30 miles away
- You can also look into flying into Detroit, which is 33 miles away, Flint, which is 37 miles away, and Cleveland, which is 110 miles from Rochester Hills
- Rochester Hills does not have buses or trains within the city so you may need to rent a car or use rideshare services while you’re there
- Although Rochester Hills is a suburb, it is generally pretty walkable, with the most walkable neighborhoods being Country Club Village, Brooklands Park, and Wildflower
- There are about 125 motels and hotels in Rochester Hills and over 1,000 homes listed on Airbnb for rental
- While you’re there, visit the Yates Cider Mill, where you can try samples
- Check out the Rochester Hills Museum and learn local history
- Enjoy a concert at the Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
- Get some outdoors time at Innovation Hills, a lovely park offering hikes, kayaking, paddle-boarding, and fishing
- Have some family fun at Classic Lanes bowling alley
Michigan Alcohol and Drug Laws
Michigan lawmakers and public health agencies enacted the following laws related to substance misuse and overdoses:1
Michigan Good Samaritan Overdose Law: This law encourages witnesses to call 911 when someone is experiencing an overdose and protects them from prosecution for minor drug-related charges.
Michigan Naloxone Access Law: Pharmacists in Michigan can dispense Narcan (naloxone) without a prescription, increasing access to this life-saving opioid overdose reversal medication.
Michigan Driving or Operating Under the Influence Laws: A first offense of driving or operating under the influence of alcohol or liquor (OUIL) or drugs (OUID) results in a fine up to $500, imprisonment up to 93 days, and/or driver’s license suspension for up to two years.4 Additional offenses can lead to imprisonment of up to five years and driver’s license revocation for up to five years.
Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act: In 2018, the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act legalized recreational marijuana for adults over the age of 21. Michigan state law specifies all use of cannabis must be done in private; it is illegal to use cannabis in a public space. It is also illegal to carry cannabis in areas frequented by children, such as schools or school buses.
Resources
- Nicholas, C. (2020). OCHN Three-Year Substance Use Disorder Strategic Plan: 2021-2023. Oakland Community Health Network.
