How quickly can someone “recoup” the cost of drug rehab when compared to the actual cost of drug addiction? Actually in a rather short period of time the cost of treatment will actually pay for itself. First look at the actual cost of drugs or alcohol. Someone who is actively using to the point of their life being out of control will easily spend between $1000 to $2000 per month on their drug of choice. Some will spend much, much more. If you take the middle ground of $1500 per month as a conservative figure, the average person will spend at least $ 18,000 per year on drugs. Now add in the cost of missed days of work. Some sick days are included in most jobs but these are quickly used up. Missing just 2 days per month,( again a low number for a moderate to severe addiction) will result in missing ONE months work in a year, with the result in the loss of one months salary. If you lose your job, due to drug or alcohol abuse, it is extremely unlikely that your next position will be at the same salary, so you continue to lose money.

Most people whose life is starting to spin out of control, sooner or later end up in trouble with the law. An “average” D.U.I. ususally costs between $3000 to $5000 in fines and legal fees. As all these various cost usually start to to lead to debt, credit cards get maxed out and borrowing from other sources starts to excalate rapidly. Interest and late payment fees start to rack up.

Therefore most addictions easily cost 30,000 to 50,000 per year and up. This doesn’t even consider all the emotional costs. So the cost of an effective stay in rehab could be recouped in as little as 6 months to a year. Plus you get all the added benefits of a sober effective life, and quality relationships with friend and family. Compared to the finacial cost of addiction to the person and their family, rehab is a bargain.

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