For the hundreds of thousands of people who suffer from drug abuse, alcohol abuse, or full-blown addiction on a daily basis, some of them may find that necessary and invaluable treatment programs are not as cheap as they may have initially thought. In fact, some programs are (simply put) cost-prohibitive. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, people who prepare to get help for their addictions will often forget about treatment due to its unnerving costs, and this can be a very dangerous tactic. So, what can be done to help them? Researchers and medical professionals suggest that state and local governments across the United States should provide funding for these invaluable treatment programs. How can this be done? Let’s take a closer look and find out some more about this situation.
Why Does Treatment Cost So Much Money?
Ultimately, as with any other business endeavor, treatment program costs vary depending on a variety of factors ranging from the type of offered care or the extent of the treatment plans. Here are some factors for you to consider:
- Inpatient vs. outpatient treatment
- Government, hospital, or private location
- Dual-diagnosis (two forms of addiction) vs. single diagnosis
- Number of services for post-recovery
- Luxury or casual state of the facility
As a whole, the costs of attending programs at these facilities can range from several hundred dollars to (in a disheartening twist) to the cost of a luxury car like a Lamborghini. In essence, you cannot know for sure until you have laid your options on the table.
How Funding Can Help Patients
Based on a report from the New York Academy of Medicine, research has confirmed that funding from state and local governments is completely worth the effort. As an example, the State of New York has offered treatment programs as an alternative to imprisonment for convicts, which has ultimately saved the state from paying $38 million. Furthermore, the positives of offering drug rehab programs greatly outweigh the positive for not providing these essential programs, demonstrated by a recent study which proved that crime rates drop when treatment is funded in this manner.
Always remember that drugs and alcohol do not have control over your life. You do. Are you suffering from a substance use disorder or a severe form of addiction? Do you have a friend or family member suffering from one or more of these debilitating illnesses? If you do, get in touch with Asana Recovery today. Our counselors and healthcare experts are ready to walk you through every step of the detox and withdrawal process and rehabilitation and guide you towards living a happier, healthier, and freer lifestyle. While the road to recovery might not be an easy road to travel, we promise to help you every step of the way. Take the first step to stay fit, healthy, and safe.
The time for you to take back control of your life is now. If you are interested in one of our residential treatment or supervised detoxification/withdrawal programs, we are ready and waiting to speak with you at your disclosure. Call Asana now at (949) 438-4504 to learn how to overcome your drug abuse, alcohol abuse, or addiction troubles today.
