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Did you know that Alcohol is the number one reason that Americans seek out Rehab? As a nation, we drink much more frequently than we use any other mind-altering substance.
How does a gin and tonic compare with heroin? What about beer, our favorite brands like corona, miller, and bud lite? Meth next to bourbon or whiskey? I think we can all agree that the illicit substances are more destructive, but these familiar drinks, which are perfectly legal by the way, cause more cases of serious addiction than illegal substances. It’s time that we recognize how serious a drinking problem can get.
If you’re dependent on alcohol, or you have a family member struggling with an alcohol problem, and you’re looking for solutions, some questions about rehab might come up.
Is Rehabilitation affordable?
How much will I end up paying for treatment?
Is the price really worth it?
How will I find the money?
These are important questions to ask; money matters. A lot of times, our biggest concern when it comes to treating an addiction is cost. Unfortunately, there’s no simple price tag for alcohol treatment centers, multiple factors will affect the final cost.
In order to help you and your family plan financially for the cost of alcohol rehab, this guide will go over:
Before we go over example calculations and price ranges for different services, let’s go over the most important factors that affect cost.
ontrary to popular belief, rehab is affordable! There is a recovery option for every budget. Since addiction tends to drain our bank accounts, we might not be in the best position at the moment to pay for rehab upfront. If that’s the case, don’t worry, there are options:
There are 3 main phases to an addiction recovery plan: Detox, Rehabilitation, and Maintenance. There are different ways to complete these stages. When we choose an inpatient program, detox assistance may be included in the price, but this depends on the individual program.
Some programs may ask you to complete a separate detox program before beginning rehabilitation, as is often the case for Outpatient Rehab.
Although our numbers are only estimates, you can expect these services to fall within the listed price ranges.
| Detox | A medically assisted detox usually costs around $600 per day, and the process can last from 2-5 days (which is typical) all the way up to 2 weeks. More severe cases of alcoholism will require more assistance and more time. |
| Outpatient Rehab | Usually the most affordable recovery plan, outpatient rehab, means you continue living at home while receiving treatment. The more intensive your treatment schedule, and the more days you spend in the facilities, the higher the price. 3 month outpatient programs cost around $5,000 – $10,000. |
| Inpatient Rehab: Standard Options | Most typical alcohol rehab centers will cost between $6,000 to $15,000 for the usual 30-day stay. For those cases that require 60 or 90 days, prices can go up to $12,000-$60,000. |
| Inpatient Rehab: Luxury Options | The rehab centers offering upscale amenities, comfortable and private lodgings, and top-tier addiction treatment services cost more than the standard options. Luxury rehabs generally cost $25,000 or more for 30-day stays. |
| Maintenance | Thankfully, the cheapest part of any recovery plan is the maintenance phase. Support groups, AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meetings, or any other type of community support system will cost you nothing! 0$ For those who prefer individualized therapy, you can expect to pay as little as 60$ per session. |
If these numbers sound high to you, it’s understandable to question the true worth of rehabilitation. Most of us don’t have tens of thousands of dollars lying around; the burden of paying for rehab can be quite heavy. However, it’s important to remember that going to rehab is not gratuitous spending.
It is a wise investment in our future, here’s why: Addiction costs a lot and gets us nowhere.
However, the recovery that we achieve in rehabilitation programs allows us to stop wasting money, and go back to being financially independent.
Alcoholics have reported spending $5,000-$12,000 dollars per year on drinks alone. If we were to include money spent on cab rides when we’re too drunk to drive, legal fees, damaged property, stupid drunk purchases, the numbers would be astounding.
Dependency on alcohol means we’re frequently under the influence or at least recovering from a horrible hangover. This means awful job performance, or worse, not being able to get a job at all. How much money have you lost by skipping work hours or being unemployed?
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