Cost of Rehab

Questions you may ask:

What is the cost of drug rehab?

This all depends on the type of place you are looking to stay at.  Local state-run facilities or spa like facilities all will vary in price.  Typically if you are concerned of the cost - than you have to find a place that suits your budget or takes insurance.

How can I pay for Rehab?

People find ways to pay for things they want.  If this is something you truely want - you will find a way.  From personal experiences I have seen people open credit cards and become $15,000 in debt - that is true commitment.

I know I can pay for Rehab - but how do I find one that is right for me?

We have sponsored facilities on the right hand side of this page.  In the square box.  Contact any of these professional companies for your needs.

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Drug Rehabilitation Explained

Drug rehabilitation involves the process of helping individuals get off of drugs. In the vast majority of cases, drug addiction destroys the life of the person who uses these illegal substances as well as those people who love and care about them.  When people get to a point where they realize that they are being controlled by drugs or if someone around them comes to this realization, they may be asked, volunteer or be forced into drug rehab. Typically, persons who successfully complete rehab are those that are ready to get clean.

There are a variety of drug rehabilitation centers and treatment philosophies. Some are strictly religious in nature, while others combine religion with popular systems such as the 12-step program or Narcotics Anonymous.  Still others place an emphasis on counseling and therapy. There is not necessarily one right way.  What works for a particular individual will depend on the cause of their drug use, whether or not they are ready to give up the drugs and how long they have been addicted. While some programs are wildly successful for some individuals, they don’t work for everyone. Therefore, it may take a few tries before a person is able to get off drugs.

Perhaps the most popular form of drug rehabilitation involves both physical and psychological treatment. Not only does the individual need to get rid of the physical cravings but they need to deal with the psychological factors that have caused them to begin using drugs.

Drug Rehabilitation always begins with the detoxification of the body. Addicts will continue to crave drugs because of the toxins remaining in their body from previous drug use.  These cravings will make it very difficult for them to stop using drugs.  However, the withdrawal symptoms are a mandatory part of rehab.  Addicts will experience some painful and distressful withdrawal symptoms. However, this is a vital hurdle that must be jumped in order for the addict to have a fighting chance to get off drugs.

The psychological aspect of drug use also plays a big part in addiction. This has to be addressed in order for people to have any measure of success. Drug use, overtime, affects the brain. Eventually, it will become very difficult to quit because the brain has been changed and becomes dependent on continued drug use. 

Many people also use drugs for emotional reasons and as a form of self-medication. These individuals must be taught new ways to cope with their problems and hurts.  This is where psychological treatment comes into play.

Learning how to start a new life and leave behind friends that use and environments that encourage use is a very important part of persons being able to get off drugs.  In most cases, it is important for there to be some sort of support system in place. If a person can’t get it from their family, they may be able to do so in support groups and meetings.

There are different types of drug rehab centers. Inpatient stays, support groups, outpatient and extended care programs and sober houses are all excellent options.  Generally, the goal of drug rehab treatment centers is to get people together who are seeking to get off of drugs together in one place. Their mutual support of each other and understanding can be key in helping addicts get sober.

This may sound a little bizarre but sometimes Iegal drugs can help individuals get off of illegal ones. Methadone is often used and given to addicts in order to help them deal with their withdrawal symptoms and also to slowly get them off of drugs. It can be very effective for persons that are not able to go cold turkey and deal with the horrible withdrawal symptoms of drug rehabilitation.

12 Steps Explained

12 Steps Explained

So many times people will say “the 12 steps” but many times people don’t even know what those steps are.

Here are those twelve steps.

1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol–that our lives had become unmanageable.

2. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.

3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.

4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

5. Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.

6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.

7. Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.

8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.

9. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.

11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, as we understood
Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.

12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

Many people also ignore or do not respect the 12-Step Program traditions.

1. Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon A.A. unity.

2. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority — a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.

3. The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking.

4. Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or A.A. as a whole.

5. Each group has but one primary purpose to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.

6. An A.A. group ought never endorse, finance, or lend the A.A. name to any related facility or outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property, and prestige divert us from our primary purpose.

7. Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.

8. Alcoholics Anonymous should remain forever non-professional, but our service centers may employ special workers.

9. A.A., as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.

10. Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the A.A. name ought never be drawn into public controversy.

11. Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, and films.

12. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.

Drug Rehab Costs Statistics

According to a study done by the Substance Abuse and Mental-Health Services Administration it typically costs a little over $1400 for outpatient treatment, nearly $4,000 for residential drug rehab treatment program and a little over $7,000 for individuals getting outpatient treatment with Methadone. Treatment centers which offer Methadone are typically more expensive.  On the high end, you may find that a drug rehab stay costs $30,000 for one month.

As you can see, there is a very large range when it comes to drug rehab costs. An  individual will simply need to take the time to investigate their options, figure out how much their insurance will pay (if they have insurance) and then look for a treatment center that they believe be able to best address their needs and help them get off drugs at a price that they can afford.

Types of Drug Rehabs

There are several types of drug rehab programs and facilities available.  The most common ones are short stay, residential and outpatient facilities.  Drug rehabilitation philosophies run the gamut as well.  There are some that focus on the spiritual, others which place a strong emphasis on the psychological and others that will focus on the medical aspect of the disease. The latter are known as medical rehab facilities.  They help drug users with the physical withdrawal symptoms that occur when they are first getting off of drugs. This may include the administration of medication or simply treating the patient while they are going through the detoxification process.

Typically, the drug rehab options that a person has will depend on how much money they have available to spend on treatment and whether or not their health insurance provides coverage.  Persons with a great deal of money are able to afford drug rehab programs that are very intensive and holistic.  While this may have its advantages, in most cases it doesn’t matter how many or what types of perks a drug rehab program has. Recovery essentially boils down to if an individual is ready to quit. Persons with a lot of money often need more than one rehab stay just as addicts with less money.  While it may be assumed that there are obvious advantages to being able to afford more expensive rehab programs, whether or not one is able to kick their habit will come down to if they are ready and if the program that they choose is right for them and is able to address the issues relating to their addiction.

Inpatient treatment programs are one type of drug rehab facility.  Addicts stay in the treatment center and their actions are tightly regulated.  Individuals receive meals and often times counseling.  There may also be some type of medical component when the person is first admitted to the program. Inpatient drug rehab typically requires only a short stay. Generally, 4-6 weeks is the most time that individuals will spend in these types of facilities.

Outpatient drug rehab is another alternative for drug addicts.  This type of rehab allows individuals to continue to work and live with their family. There are meetings and classes that they will attend that address both the psychological and environmental triggers of addiction.  Individuals will learn ways to navigate their environment and also to handle stress without using drugs. One such popular program is Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.).  This program is very similar to Alcohol Anonymous. N.A. uses spirituality as a foundation for overcoming drug addiction. Consequently, an individual has an opportunity to incorporate their faith while getting clean.

Lastly, there are long-term drug rehabilitation centers. These types of rehabilitation facilities typically require that an individual stay for a pretty good length of time, even up to a year.  It may very well be longer then that. Individuals leave when they complete the program or believe that they are able and strong enough to return to their environment without relapsing.  They may also offer job-training and counseling. Their goal is to give addicts the tools that they will need to be successful once they leave the facility.