Choosing to seek professional help is a major first step in an alcohol or substance dependent’s hopeful recovery. Said subject has acknowledged they possess a serious problem and are finally willing to try and resolve this issue.
However, a stint in a 90-day treatment center is typically not a cheap expenditure. In many instances, the cost of such treatment will average tens of thousands of dollars.
Factors Impacting Costs
Quantifying specific costs for drug rehab is challenging. There are many facilities across the United States offering said remedial efforts. That said, numerous underlying factors enter into what a prospective patient’s total expenses will be. Such issues include:
If The Treatment Is Inpatient Or Outpatient
Treatment can be offered on either an inpatient or outpatient basis. This will often exercise a significant influence on overall costs. Inpatient rehab is usually more pricey because the recipient requires housing, food, and sometimes even medication. Outpatient treatment patients often commute to therapy sessions while still residing at home.
Type Of Treatment Needed
Every recovering addict is different and may require more specialized treatment. The specific type of therapeutic efforts administered will have a notable bearing on final expenses.
For example, those with severe dependencies or whom used specific substances often require detox. This medically supervised process of gradually tapering the healing soul’s body off a drug must be closely monitored and overseen by trained and experienced healthcare providers.
Additionally, some improving former dependents might require specialized medical treatment. Addiction might have precipitated systemic illnesses necessitating medications or specific remedial protocols. Moreover, patients with certain past addictions may need extended drug therapy to adequately wean them off the offending product and prevent untoward or life-limiting withdrawal symptoms.
The Facility’s Location
The geographic location fostering the rehab program the patient enters could have a major influence over treatment expenditures.
Facilities located in states with higher property tax rates or cost of living expenses are likely to be more pricey than those not situated in such regions.
Furthermore, the surrounding environment cannot be overlooked. For example, treatment centers capable of boasting beachfront campuses or those in preferred warm weather or tranquil destinations are often favored by celebrity or other well-to-do clientele.
Amenities
Certain facilities offer basic amenities like room, board, counseling, and medical services. However, more high-end entities might offer preferred and desired extras including:
- Extracurricular activities like horseback riding, art, music, nature, and other therapeutic endeavors
- Weight rooms
- Swimming pools
- Hot tubs
- Gyms
- Hiking trails
Some establishments might even offer gourmet food options.
Naturally, however, specialized amenities do not come cheap. Ergo, a greater number of such attributes typically equates to a more expensive treatment stint.
Covering Associated Costs
Recovering subjects with the financial means, such as celebrities, children of the rich and famous, and business or corporate executives can often cover the costs out of pocket or hold health insurance policies addressing most and possibly all associated expenses.
That said, a solid percentage of recovering addicts are not fortunate enough to possess such material wealth and are often forced to identify alternate methods of paying for this necessary but potentially pricey treatment.
Fortunately, several options exist including:
Private Insurance
Some recovering dependents might carry medical insurance. However, there is no guarantee their policy will cover all associated treatment costs. Therefore, they should carefully read their policy provisions or inquire with company representatives in advance of entering into agreement with any specific facility.
Loans
Certain financial institutions might float a loan to those meeting specific credit and economic requirements. Luckily, there are also numerous financial lending institutions that commonly grant loans to individuals meeting the necessary mandates.
Fundraising
In some cases, fundraising efforts might defray treatment expenditures. The intended recipient or said subject’s close relations might organize online or public efforts geared towards generating the funds needed to enter such programs.
Scholarships
As society gradually accepts the fact that addiction is a disease and treatment for said malady is an essential healthcare need, many institutions continue to establish scholarship programs designed to cover associated costs. That said, prospective applicants must meet eligibility requirements.
Payment Plans
Certain treatment centers might be willing to work out payment plans with prospective patients. Said agreements could be subject to factors such as the recipients:
- Economic standing
- Credit history
- Professional prospects
- Family finances
These plans could vary in the amount of payments the subject in question will be required to remit and the time given to satisfy total expenses.
Reaching Out To Us
Our facility understands how costly rehab can be. Therefore, we accept most insurance policies and are willing to establish fair and balanced payment plans with those lacking such benefits. Call us at 833-820-2922.