Addiction Recovery Older Adults
Residential Treatment
The cost of basic residential treatment which includes assessments and monitoring around-the-clock is typically between $2,000-$20,000,000. Long-term residential care that lasts 60 to 90 days may be twice as expensive.
Luxury rehab centers can charge up to $25,000 per 30 days. However, private treatment centers typically charge less.
Outpatient Rehab
Individuals can receive outpatient treatment while they live at home. Patients are taught how to stay drug-free by attending a series. Outpatient treatment can be as low as $5,000 for a 3-month program. Outpatient care can cost up to $10,000 in some facilities.
Intensive Outpatient Rehab
Inpatient intensive treatment is a higher-quality version of outpatient therapy. It typically includes multiple appointments per work week, lasting approximately three hours per day. For 30 days, intensive outpatient treatment costs between $3,000- $10,000.
Partial Hospitalization Programs
Partial hospitalization programs on the other hand are designed for patients who need to be treated intensively during the day, but can return to their normal home environment in the evening. PHP usually costs between $350- $450 per daily.
Medication-Assisted Opioid Therapy
The U.S. Department of Defense released a 2016 report that estimated the cost of various opioid treatment programs.
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Programs that are cost-free
Treatment centers can be very expensive. However, some facilities offer payment assistance. Other facilities offer programs for free, funded by state taxes. These programs sponsored by the state often have long waiting lists.
People in recovery can also turn to support groups like Narcotics Anonymous or Alcoholics Anonymous. These 12-step programs, which have been in existence for over six decades, have helped millions of people maintain or achieve sobriety by holding regular meetings. There are some faith-based organizations that offer free treatment.
