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Some of the costs associated with addiction treatment programs may not be obvious when your loved one first enters a treatment facility. By learning about all of the potential costs of a program, you will know which facilities will work with your budget.

Medical Detoxification

Depending on the treatment facility, the detoxification process may or may not be included in the original cost estimate. Some treatment facilities have a detox program in-house, while others will refer your loved one to a separate facility.

Most treatment facilities may require that you go through detox before you start their program, which may add several hundred or thousand dollars to your treatment plan. The price may vary depending on the facility and the level of care your loved one needs during the detox process.

A medically-supervised detox is recommended for some individuals, particularly if the substance that your loved one abused leads to potentially dangerous withdrawal symptoms.

Aftercare Programs

After completing an inpatient treatment program, the primary counselor or a team of addiction professionals may recommend that treatment is followed-up with an outpatient program or a less-intensive care plan.

While aftercare is a necessary part of treatment, it is not always included in the cost. Check with each facility to see what aftercare programs or services they provide.

Insurance Coverage

Addiction treatment is a healthcare cost just like visiting the hospital, but may be treated differently depending on the insurance provider.

Some insurance plans cover only certain types of treatment, such as therapy, but may not cover holistic or aftercare programs.

Your insurance may also determine which treatment facilities you can go to.

Although the cost of treatment is ultimately less expensive than the cost of continued substance abuse, the hidden costs may seem overwhelming at first. Fortunately, affordable options are available.

Call Alternatives in Treatment today for a free and confidential cost assessment.

Sources:

  1. http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/principles-drug-addiction-treatment-research-based-guide-third-edition/frequently-asked-questions/drug-addiction-treatment-worth-its-cost
  2. http://www.oregon.gov/oha/amh/data/2009/unforeseen-benefits.pdf, http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/06/03/the-real-tab-for-rehab-inside-the-addiction-treatment-biz/

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