Many times I have heard clients exclaim that most of the drug and alcohol rehabs are just too expensive. “Isn’t there a free rehab that I can go to?” ” The addiction has used up all my funds, there is nothing left to pay for help.” I have heard these statements and others like it many, many times over by people seeking help with their addiction. While it is hard not to be empathetic to the plight of everyone in this situation, a better question might be, does drug and alcohol treatment give good value for the money and therefore are the fees charged fair?

While there are some free programs out there, ( the Salvation Army being one), the vast majority of addiction treatment centers involve some cost. Good, well trained, dedicated staff are entitled to a fair wage for their effort. Healthy food must be provided as well as a clean safe place to stay. Good rehabs are away from the immediate temptation of drugs and alcohol and so are often located on a larger piece of land away from the hustle and distraction of the city. Books and materials must be provided if the program is too be of any substance. All of the requirements for safe rehabs cost money, and usually quite a bit of money. But too be fair, to really assess the value of rehab, one must first look at the cost of an addiction. It is interesting to note that people will go to extraordinary lengths to support their drug of choice. It we can find the same drive and value in treating the addicition, the money will be found. Over the next few days let’s look at the high cost of addiction vs. the cost of treatment. Then rehab becomes an easy decision.

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