Average Cost of Drug Rehab

The average cost of drug rehabilitation per person is $13,475.

Key Findings

$1.75k
The cost for the cheapest medical detoxification programs.
$6k
The cost for the cheapest inpatient rehabilitation programs per month.
$5k
The cost of outpatient rehab for a 3 month program.

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Cost of Treatment per Episode (2006)
Type of TreatmentAverage Episode CostAverage Episode Cost Adjusted for Inflation (2022)
Methadone Treatment$8,836$12,183
Non-methadone Outpatient$1,615$2,228
Intensive Outpatient$3,582$4,939
Adolescent Outpatient$2,377$3,278
Drug Court$3,687$5,083
Adult Residential$7,084$9,766
Therapeutic Community$23,590$32,523
In-prison Therapeutic Community$1,681$2,317

Cost of Treatment per Episode

The statistics in the preceding table were found by averaging the sum of the cheapest cost of treatment and the most expensive cost. The cost of drug rehabilitation varies greatly between services offered, length of stay, and the quality of the facility itself. Per episode cost means one singular occurrence of a full program.

  • The cost of methadone treatment in 2016 ranged from $4,277 to $13,395.
  • The cost of methadone treatment when adjusted for current inflation is $5,897 to $18,468.
  • In 2016, non-methadone outpatient treatment cost between $1,131 and $2,099.
  • Non-methadone outpatient treatment when adjusted for current inflation costs between $1,561 and $2,894.
  • The 2016 cost of intensive outpatient treatment ranged from $1,384 to $5,780.
  • The cost of intensive outpatient treatment when adjusted for current inflation ranges between $1,908 to $7,969.
  • Adolescent outpatient treatment in 2016 cost between $1,517 and $3,237.
  • Adolescent outpatient treatment when adjusted for current inflation costs between $2,092 and $4,463.
  • Drug court services in 2016 ranged in price from $2,486 to $4,888.
  • Drug court services when adjusted for current inflation range in price from $3,427 to $6,739.
  • The cost of adult residential treatment in 2016 ranged from $2,907 to $11,260.
  • The current cost of adult residential treatment ranges between $4,008 and $15,524.
  • Therapeutic community treatment in 2016 cost between $14,818 and $32,361.
  • Therapeutic community treatment currently costs between $20,430 and $44,616.
  • In-prison therapeutic community treatment in 2016 cost between $1,249 and $2,112.
  • In-prison therapeutic community treatment currently costs between $1,722 and $2,912.

Annual Cost of Drug Rehab Based on Census Survey Results

The following costs were taken from a 2016 study on the cost of treatment per person based on a survey on the number of patients seeking drug rehabilitation services that year. The average cost per person is derived from the total cost of all treatments that year divided by the population size.

  • 71,060 people enrolled in detoxification programs.
  • The cost of their treatments totaled $8.63 billion.
  • Adjusted for inflation that value is now $10.01 billion.
  • 102,934 people enrolled in residential treatment programs.
  • The cost of their treatments totaled $4.47 billion.
  • Adjusted for inflation that value is now $5.19 billion.
  • The average cost of residential treatment based on the 2016 Census Survey Results is $50,469.
  • The average cost of residential treatment based on 2019 state survey data is $57,193.
  • 276,027 people enrolled in outpatient services.
  • The cost of outpatient services totaled $1.99 billion.
  • Adjusted for inflation that value is now $2.31 billion.
  • 431,780 people enrolled in outpatient (methadone) services.
  • The cost of outpatient (methadone) services totaled $2.77 billion.
  • Adjusted for inflation that value is now $3.22 billion.
Cost of Treatment per Person (2016)
Treatment TypeCost per PersonCost per Person Adjusted for Inflation (2022)
Detoxification$121,381$141,001
Residential$43,446$50,469
Outpatient$7,219$8,386
Outpatient (Methadone)$6,414$7,451

Outpatient Rehabilitation

Outpatient rehabilitation is when an individual receives clinical services without being admitted into the facility as a patient. Outpatient services are less extensive than inpatient or residential treatment plans.

  • General outpatient rehab ranges between $1,400 to $10,000 over a 30 day period.
  • On average this would be $5,700 a month.
  • Many outpatient rehab centers offer a 3 month program for $5,000 total.  
  • Intensive outpatient care for alcohol addiction can cost between $500 to $650 a day in a private care facility.
  • On average this would be $575 a day.
  • Over a 30 day period, this ranges between $15,000 to $19,500.  
  • Over a 30 day period this would average $17,250.
  • In a 12 week period, this amounts to $42,000 to $54,600.
  • In a 12 week period, this averages to $48,300.
  • Partial hospitalization may cost $350 to $450 a day at a private care facility.
  • This averages to $400 a day.
  • Over a 30 day period, this ranges between $10,500 to $13,500. 
  • This averages to $12,000 over a 30 day period.
  • Longer treatment plans generally get a discount.
  • There may be an admission fee with some rehab centers close to $3,000 or $4,000.
Length of Stay per Treatment Episode
Type of TreatmentLength of Stay
Methadone Treatment87 Weeks
Non-methadone Outpatient18 Weeks
Intensive Outpatient12 Weeks
Adolescent Outpatient12 Weeks
Drug Court46 Weeks
Adult Residential13 Weeks
Therapeutic Community33 Weeks
In-prison Therapeutic Community28 Weeks

Inpatient Rehabilitation

For treatment in a hospital, inpatient services usually last for a 28 to 30 day period. Inpatient services typically involve more extensive treatment. The benefit of inpatient rehabilitation and living at the facility is immediate access to counseling, group therapy, and detox services. Patients are under daily supervision to ensure the effectiveness of their rehabilitation.

  • A 30 day program may range anywhere from $5,000 to $20,000 depending on the clinic.
  • The 30 day program averages out to $12,500.
  • Inpatient care in a private facility costs $500 to $650 per day.
  • The daily cost averages out to $575 a day.
  • 60 to 90 day programs range anywhere from $12,000 to $60,000.
  • 60 to 90 day programs average out to $36,000.
  • There may be an admission fee with some rehab centers close to $3,000 or $4,000.

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Residential Treatment

Residential treatment plans exist outside the hospital system. They are designed to be live-in centers compared to inpatient treatment services. Short term treatment centers tend to last 3 to 6 weeks. Long term care is from 6 to 12 months.

  • Residential addiction treatment can cost between $5,000 to $80,000 depending on luxury.
  • The average cost for residential addiction treatment comes out to $42,500.
  • Publicly funded centers long term treatment centers reach $8,000 or higher for specialized programs.
  • As an example, sober living usually costs $1,500 to $2,000 a month.
  • Sober living averages out to $1,750 a month.
  • Private facilities that host long term treatment plans tend to have a minimum starting price of $20,000.
  • There may be an admission fee with some rehab centers close to $3,000 or $4,000.

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Drug Detoxification

A Drug Detoxification program is a medical plan designed to eliminate toxins in a person’s body and/or a person’s dependency on them. The price of a detox program can also be dependent on whether the person stays at the rehab as an inpatient resident or comes and goes in an outpatient program.

  • Drug Detoxification can cost anywhere from $250 to $800 per day.
  • Drug Detoxification averages out to $525 a day.
  • A detox program is 7 days minimum.
  • Over a 7 day period, drug detoxification may cost $1,750 to $5,600. 
  • Over a 7 day period this averages out to $3,675.
  • A supervised medical detox may cost anywhere from $500 to $650 per day at a private facility.
  • The daily cost averages out to $575 a day.
  • Without healthcare or insurance, outpatient detox may cost around $1,000 per day.
  • Rapid Detox can be anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000.
  • Rapid Detox averages out to $7,500.
  • Methadone treatment for heroin users costs about $4,700 a year.
  • An intervention with friends and family may cost $2,500 plus additional expenses.

Factors Affecting the Cost of Rehab

Several variables influence the cost of rehabilitation treatment including health insurance plans and intensiveness of the treatment plan. The cheapest rehab centers are state run facilities but the trade off is longer wait times and limited treatment programs compared to privately owned facilities.

  • The cost of rehab is greatly affected by the patient’s health insurance plan or lack of one.
  • State run facilities may even provide treatment for free.
  • The type of rehab center chosen also determines cost.
  • The intensity of care the individual needs; whether it’s an outpatient, inpatient, or residential treatment plan helps determine cost.
  • How long the individual will stay in the treatment plan may double the overall fee, if the individual needs 30, 60, or more than 90 days of treatment.

Rehabilitation by State

Out of all 50 states, New York treats the most patients for substance abuse disorder. Wyoming treats the least amount of patients. The total number of patients and facilities listed below include statistics from U.S. territories (such as Puerto Rico) and the District of Columbia.

  • There are 17,808 substance abuse clinics in the United States.
  • 443 facilities in the United States offer free treatment for all clients.
  • 1.46 million patients enroll in substance abuse clinics annually.
  • 1.36 million patients enroll in outpatient services annually.
  • The average cost of outpatient treatment based on the 2016 Census Survey Results is $8,386.
  • The average cost of outpatient treatment based on a single admission from state averages’ is $1,764.
  • 91,592 clients enroll in residential (non-hospital) services.
  • The total public cost of residential treatment is approximately $5.19 billion.
  • The average cost of residential treatment based on the 2016 Census Survey Results is $50,469.
  • The average cost of residential treatment based entirely on state results is $57,193.
  • 14,090 clients are in the hospital.
Average Cost of Residential Drug Rehabilitation Services by State
StateAverage Individual Total
Idaho$42,195
Alaska$52,030
Arkansas$53,036
Delaware$53,690
Oklahoma$54,475
Mississippi$54,805
Indiana$54,824
Georgia$55,475
Maine$56,108
South Dakota$56,108
Colorado$56,413
Virginia$56,456
Michigan$56,508
Washington$56,539
New Jersey$56,570
Tennessee$56,600
Kansas$56,618
Texas$56,623
Wisconsin$56,625
Minnesota$56,630
Florida$56,640
New York$56,653
California$56,654
Illinois$56,666
Ohio$56,688
Pennsylvania$56,708
Massachusetts$56,725
North Carolina$56,759
Missouri$56,782
Utah$56,782
Maryland$56,783
Arizona$56,789
Louisiana$56,822
Kentucky$57,033
Vermont$57,667
Connecticut$57,667
South Carolina$57,774
West Virginia$57,881
New Mexico$57,989
Alabama$58,607
Rhode Island$58,755
Nebraska$58,777
New Hampshire$58,777
Hawaii$58,810
Oregon$58,894
Iowa$60,174
Montana$62,530
Nevada$62,530
North Dakota$64,673
Wyoming$65,975
District of Columbia$66,538

Cost of Drug Rehab in Alabama

Alabama ranks 38th in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation treatment. Massachusetts, North Carolina, Alabama, and California all the share the same average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation services. Alabama is a state with fewer active substance abuse centers than its peers.

  • There are 171 active substance abuse centers in the state of Alabama.
  • Alabama drug rehab centers service 14,578 patients annually.
  • 13,567 patients enroll in Alabama drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 1.0% or $23.1 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Alabama.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Alabama can expect to pay $1,703.
  • 797 patients enroll in Alabama drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 0.9% or $46.71 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Alabama.
  • On average an individual patient in Alabama residential rehab can expect to pay $58,607.
  • 214 clients are in Alabama hospital’s for drug rehab.
  • 4 facilities in Alabama offer free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Alaska

Alaska has the 2nd cheapest residential rehabilitation (non-hospital) services in the nation. Alaska is among the top 10 most expensive states for outpatient drug rehabilitation treatment. Though Alaska has few treatment centers and fewer patients than other states, the national public total spent in the state is large enough to drive up the average individual price.

  • There are 101 active substance abuse centers in the state of Alaska.
  • Alaska drug rehab centers service 9,477 patients annually.
  • 9,070 patients enroll in Alaskan drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 0.7% or $16.17 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Alaska.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Alaska can expect to pay $1,783.
  • 399 patients enroll in Alaskan drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 0.4% or $20.76 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Alaska.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Alaska’s residential rehab can expect to pay $52,030.
  • 8 clients are in Alaska’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • Only 1 facility in Alaska offers free drug rehab treatment for patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Arizona

Arizona ranks 31st in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation services (non-hospital). New York, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Indiana, and Michigan all share the same average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation services. A good 40% of all drugs coming into the U.S. cross the Mexico-Arizona border.

  • There are 493 active substance abuse facilities in the state of Arizona.
  • Arizona drug rehab facilities service 79,399 patients annually.
  • 76,765 patients enroll in Arizona drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 5.67% or $131 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Arizona.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Arizona can expect to pay $1,706.
  • 2,102 patients enroll in Arizona drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 2.3% or $119.4 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Arizona.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Arizona’s residential rehab can expect to pay $56,789.
  • 532 patients are in Arizona’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 4 facilities in Arizona offer free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Arkansas

Arkansas has the 3rd cheapest residential rehabilitation service (non-hospital) in the country. Arkansas is among the top 10 cheapest states for outpatient rehabilitation services. Meth is the leading illegal substance used in Arkansas.

  • There are 180 active substance abuse facilities in the state of Arkansas.
  • Arkansas drug rehab facilities service 7,640 patients annually.
  • 6,925 clients enroll in Arkansas drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 0.5% or $11.55 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Arkansas.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Arkansas can expect to pay $1,668.
  • 685 clients enroll in Arkansas drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 0.7% or $36.33 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Arkansas.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Arkansas residential rehab can expect to pay $53,036.
  • 30 clients are in Arkansas’ hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 6 facilities in Arkansas offer free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

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Cost of Drug Rehab in California

California ranks 23rd in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation treatment. Massachusetts, North Carolina, Alabama, and California all the share the same average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation services. The majority of people with a substance abuse disorder in California are aged 18 to 25 years old.

  • There are 2,195 active substance abuse treatment centers in the state of California.
  • California’s drug rehab treatment centers service 96,960 patients annually.
  • 83,534 patients enroll in California drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 6.16% or $142.3 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in California.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in California can expect to pay $1,703.
  • 12,752 patients enroll in California drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 13.92% or $722.4 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in California.
  • On average an individual enrolled in California residential rehab can expect to pay $56,654.
  • 674 patients are in California’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 71 facilities in California offer free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Colorado

Colorado is the 11th cheapest state for residential drug rehabilitation treatment (non-hospital). Ohio, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Florida all share the same average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation treatment. Colorado is the only state where there is heavy consumption of all four major intoxicants; marijuana, alcohol, cocaine, and opioids.

  • There are 460 active rehabilitation centers in the state of Colorado.
  • Colorado’s drug rehabilitation centers service 52,388 patients annually.
  • 51,216 patients enroll in Colorado drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 3.78% or $87.32 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Colorado.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Colorado can expect to pay $1,705.
  • 1,012 patients enroll in Colorado drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 1.1% or $57.09 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Colorado.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Colorado residential rehab can expect to pay $56,413.
  • 160 patients are in Colorado hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 5 facilities in Colorado offer free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Connecticut

Connecticut ties in 34th in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation treatment (non-hospital). Ohio, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Florida all share the same average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation treatment. Men account for roughly 3/4ths of all patients that seek substance abuse treatment in Connecticut.

  • There are 233 active rehabilitation centers in the state of Connecticut.
  • Connecticut drug rehabilitation centers service 43,404 patients annually.
  • 41,460 patients enroll in Connecticut drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 3.06% or $70.69 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Connecticut.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Connecticut can expect to pay $1,705.
  • 1,620 patients enroll in Connecticut drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 1.8% or $93.42 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Connecticut.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Connecticut residential rehab can expect to pay $57,667.
  • 324 patients are in Connecticut hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 1 facility in Connecticut offers free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Delaware

Delaware has the 4th cheapest residential rehabilitation service (non-hospital) in the nation. South Carolina and Delaware share the same average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation services. In Delaware, 18 to 25 year olds were the largest age group with unmet rehabilitation needs.

  • In Delaware, there are 56 active rehabilitation clinics.
  • Delaware drug rehab clinics service 17,307 clients annually.
  • 17,183 patients enroll in Delaware drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 1.27% or $29.34 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Delaware.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Delaware can expect to pay $1,707.
  • 87 patients enroll in Delaware drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • .09% or $4.67 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Delaware.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Delaware residential rehab can expect to pay $53,690.
  • 37 patients are in Delaware hospitals for drug rehab.
  • There are no facilities in Delaware that offer free drug rehab treatment for all clients.
Average Cost of Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation Services by State
StateAverage Individual Total
North Dakota$1,376
District of Columbia$1,382
Hawaii$1,536
Vermont$1,543
Montana$1,627
Nevada$1,627
Arkansas$1,668
Rhode Island$1,673
Kansas$1,692
Idaho$1,695
Tennessee$1,698
Texas$1,698
Minnesota$1,700
New Mexico$1,700
Maryland$1,701
New Jersey$1,701
West Virginia$1,702
Massachusetts$1,703
North Carolina$1,703
Alabama$1,703
California$1,703
Oklahoma$1,704
Oregon$1,704
Washington$1,704
Illinois$1,704
Ohio$1,705
Virginia$1,705
Colorado$1,705
Connecticut$1,705
Florida$1,705
New York$1,706
Pennsylvania$1,706
Arizona$1,706
Indiana$1,706
Michigan$1,706
South Carolina$1,707
Delaware$1,707
Utah$1,708
Wisconsin$1,708
Kentucky$1,709
Maine$1,709
Georgia$1,710
Missouri$1,710
Iowa$1,712
Alaska$1,783
Louisiana$1,795
Mississippi$1,853
New Hampshire$1,855
Nebraska$1,855
South Dakota$1,969
Wyoming$2,069

Cost of Drug Rehab in District of Columbia

If the District of Columbia were a state, it would be the most expensive state for residential drug abuse rehabilitation (non-hospital). If D.C. were a state, it would rank 2nd cheapest for outpatient drug rehabilitation services. Nearly all opioid overdose cases in D.C. are related to fentanyl, approximately 94%.

  • In Washington D.C., there are 31 active rehabilitation clinics.
  • Washington D.C. drug rehab clinics service 1,827 clients annually.
  • 1,671 patients enroll in D.C. drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 0.1% or $2.31 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in D.C.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in D.C. can expect to pay $1,382.
  • 156 patients enroll in D.C. drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 0.2% or $10.38 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in District of Columbia.
  • On average an individual enrolled in D.C. residential rehab can expect to pay $66,538.
  • No patients were recorded in D.C. hospitals for drug rehab.
  • There are no facilities in Washington D.C. that offer free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Florida

Florida ranks 21st in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation treatment. Ohio, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Florida all share the same average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation treatment. 1 in 5 persons die daily in Florida due to prescription overdose.

  • There are 847 active drug rehab treatment facilities in Florida.
  • Floridian drug rehab facilities service 57,335 patients annually.
  • 50,808 patients enroll in Florida’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 3.75% or $86.63 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Florida.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Florida can expect to pay $1,705.
  • 5,562 patients enroll in Florida’s drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 6.07% or $315 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Florida.
  • On average an individual enrolled in D.C. residential rehab can expect to pay $56,640.
  • 965 patients are in Florida’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 13 facilities in Florida offer free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Georgia

Georgia is the 9th cheapest state for residential drug rehabilitation services (non-hospital). Georgia and Missouri share the same average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation services. In 2013, half of all rehab clients in Georgia sought rehabilitation treatment for alcohol abuse.

  • There are 410 active treatment facilities in Georgia.
  • Georgia’s drug rehab facilities service 23,465 patients annually.
  • 21,349 patients enroll in Georgia’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 1.58% or $36.50 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Georgia.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Georgia can expect to pay $1,710.
  • 1,684 patients enroll in Georgia’s drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 1.8% or $93.42 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Georgia.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Georgia residential rehab can expect to pay $55,475.
  • 432 patients enroll in Georgia’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 13 facilities in Georgia offer free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Hawaii

Hawaii ranks 41st in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation treatment. Hawaii is the 3rd cheapest state for outpatient drug rehabilitation services. Nearly 35% of men imprisoned in Honolulu had ingested meth.

  • There are 177 substance abuse facilities in Hawaii.
  • Hawaiian drug rehab facilities service 5,217 patients annually.
  • 4,511 patients enroll in Hawaii drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 0.3% or $6.93 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Hawaii.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Hawaii can expect to pay $1,536.
  • 706 patients enroll in Hawaii drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 0.8% or $41.52 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Hawaii.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Hawaii residential rehab can expect to pay $58,810.
  • No patients were recorded in Hawaii hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 78 facilities in Hawaii offer free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

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Cost of Drug Rehab in Idaho

Idaho is the cheapest state for residential rehabilitation (non-hospital). Idaho is among the top 10 cheapest states for outpatient drug rehabilitation services. Idaho also ranks 4th in the abuse of prescription opioid painkillers for non-medical usage.

  • There are 147 substance abuse facilities in Idaho.
  • Idaho drug rehab facilities service 5,634 patients annually.
  • 5,452 clients enroll in Idaho drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 0.4% or $9.24 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Idaho.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Idaho can expect to pay $1,695.
  • 123 clients enroll in Idaho drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 0.1% or $5.19 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Idaho.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Idaho residential rehab can expect to pay $42,195.
  • 59 clients were enrolled in Idaho hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 2 facilities in Idaho offer free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Illinois

Illinois ranks 24th in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation treatment. Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois share the same average cost for outpatient rehabilitation services. Half of all substance abuse clients  in Illinois are Black while the other half are White.

  • In Illinois there are 833 active substance abuse clinics.
  • Illinois drug rehab clinics service 50,948 patients annually.
  • 47,036 patients enroll in Illinois drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 3.47% or $80.16 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Illinois.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Illinois can expect to pay $1,704.
  • 3,517 patients enroll in Illinois drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 3.84% or $199.3 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Illinois.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Illinois residential rehab can expect to pay $56,666.
  • 395 patients are in Illinois hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 4 facilities in Illinois offer free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Indiana

Indiana is the 7th cheapest state for drug residential rehabilitation services. New York, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Indiana, and Michigan all share the same average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation services. Drug overdoses in Indiana doubled from 2010 to 2017.

  • In Indiana there are 427 active drug rehab treatment facilities.
  • 37,077 patients are serviced annually in Indiana for drug rehab.
  • 35,612 patients enroll in Indiana drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 2.63% or $60.75 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Indiana.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Indiana can expect to pay $1,706.
  • 852 patients enroll in Indiana drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 0.9% or $46.71 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Indiana.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Indiana residential rehab can expect to pay $54,824.
  • 613 patients are in Indiana hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 4 facilities in Indiana offer free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Iowa

Iowa ranks 43rd in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug abuse services. Iowa is among the top 10 most expensive states for outpatient drug rehabilitation treatment. Alcohol is the most commonly abused drug in Iowa.

  • In Iowa there are 199 active substance abuse clinics.
  • 8,838 clients are serviced annually in Iowa for drug rehab.
  • 8,094 patients enroll in Iowa drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 0.6% or $13.86 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Iowa.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Iowa can expect to pay $1,712.
  • 690 patients enroll in Iowa drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 0.8% or $41.52 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Iowa.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Iowa residential rehab can expect to pay $60,174.
  • 54 patients are in Iowa hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 2 facilities in Iowa offer free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Kansas

Kansas ranks 17th in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation services (non-hospital). Kansas is among the top 10 cheapest states for outpatient drug rehabilitation treatment. Roughly half of all overdose deaths in Kansas are due to opioids.

  • In Kansas there are 186 active substance abuse clinics.
  • In Kansas, 10,492 clients are serviced annually for drug rehab.
  • 9,556 clients enroll in Kansas drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 0.7% or $16.17 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Kansas.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Kansas can expect to pay $1,692.
  • 825 clients enroll in Kansas drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 0.9% or $46.71 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Kansas.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Kansas residential rehab can expect to pay $56,618.
  • 111 clients are in Kansas hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 1 facility in Kansas offers free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Kentucky

Kentucky ranks 33rd in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation treatment (non-hospital). Kentucky and Maine share the same average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation services. Kentucky adults are twice as likely to enter a drug treatment program if a friend or family member intervenes on their behalf.

  • In Kentucky there are 523 active substance treatment facilities.
  • In Kentucky, 28,452 clients are treated annually for drug rehab.
  • 25,680 clients enroll in Kentucky drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 1.90% or $43.89 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Kentucky.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Kentucky can expect to pay $1,709.
  • 2,548 clients enroll in Kentucky drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 2.8% or $145.3 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Kentucky.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Kentucky residential rehab can expect to pay $57,033.
  • 224 clients are in Kentucky hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 9 facilities in Kentucky offer free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Louisiana

Louisiana ranks 32nd in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation services (non-hospital). Louisiana is among the top 10 most expensive states for outpatient drug rehabilitation treatment. Over a 15 year period the number of alcohol admissions has declined in Louisiana while opioid admissions other than heroin or methamphetamine have gone up.

  • In Louisiana there are 151 active treatment facilities.
  • In Louisiana, 10,633 patients are treated annually for drug rehab.
  • 9,008 patients enrolled in Louisiana drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 0.7% or $16.17 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Louisiana.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Louisiana can expect to pay $1,795.
  • 1,297 patients enrolled in Louisiana drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 1.42% or $73.7 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Louisiana.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Louisiana residential rehab can expect to pay $56,822.
  • 328 patients are in Louisiana hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 6 facilities in Louisiana offer free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Maine

Maine ties for 10th cheapest state for residential drug rehabilitation services (non-hospital). Kentucky and Maine share the same average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation services. The number of recorded non-fatal overdoses in Maine was roughly under 9k in 2021.

  • In Maine there are 220 active treatment facilities.
  • 14,550 patients are treated annually for drug rehab in Maine.
  • 14,325 patients enroll in Maine drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 1.06% or $24.49 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Maine.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Maine can expect to pay $1,709.
  • 185 patients enroll in Maine drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 0.2% or $10.38 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Maine.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Maine residential rehab can expect to pay $56,108.
  • 40 patients are in Maine hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 1 facility in Maine offers free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Maryland

Maryland ranks 30th in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation services (non-hospital). Maryland’s average cost of outpatient drug rehabilitation services is the same as New Jersey’s. Maryland is among the top 5 states for the most number of opioid related overdose deaths.

  • In Maryland there are 502 active substance abuse clinics.
  • 52,759 patients are treated annually for drug rehab in Maryland.
  • 50,382 patients enroll in Maryland drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 3.71% or $85.7 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Maryland.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Maryland can expect to pay $1,701.
  • 1,892 patients enroll in Maryland drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 2.07% or $107.4 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Maryland.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Maryland residential rehab can expect to pay $56,783.
  • 485 patients are in Maryland hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 6 facilities in Maryland offer free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Massachusetts

Massachusetts ranks 27th in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation treatment. Massachusetts, North Carolina, Alabama, and California all the share the same average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation services. More than half of all drug rehabilitation admissions in Massachusetts are due to heroin abuse.

  • In Massachusetts there are 487 active substance abuse clinics.
  • 66,912 patients in Massachusetts are treated annually for drug rehab.
  • 62,250 patients enroll in Massachusetts drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 4.59% or $106 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Massachusetts.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Massachusetts can expect to pay $1,703.
  • 3,431 patients enroll in Massachusetts drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 3.75% or $194.6 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Massachusetts.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Massachusetts residential rehab can expect to pay $56,725.
  • 1,231 patients are in Massachusetts hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 16 facilities in Massachusetts offer free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Michigan

Michigan is the 13th cheapest state for residential drug rehabilitation treatment (non-hospital). New York, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Indiana, and Michigan all share the same average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation services. Roughly 1/3rd of all drug rehabilitation admissions in Michigan is due to heroin.

  • In Michigan there are 505 active substance abuse clinics.
  • 47,072 patients in Michigan are serviced annually for drug rehab.
  • 44,561 patients enroll in Michigan drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 3.29% or $80 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Michigan.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Michigan can expect to pay $1,706.
  • 2,388 patients enroll in Michigan drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 2.6% or $135 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Michigan.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Michigan residential rehab can expect to pay $56,508.
  • 123 patients are in Michigan hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 4 facilities in Michigan offer free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Minnesota

Minnesota ranks 20th in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation treatment (non-hospital). Minnesota’s average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation services is the same as New Mexico’s. Since 2015, admissions for alcohol, marijuana, and other opiates has decreased while admissions for heroin has remained the same.

  • In Minnesota there are 436 active substance abuse clinics.
  • 20,779 clients in Minnesota are treated annually for drug rehab.
  • 17,530 clients enroll in Minnesota drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 1.29% or $29.80 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Minnesota.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Minnesota can expect to pay $1,700.
  • 3,171 clients enroll in Minnesota drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 3.46% or $180 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Minnesota.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Minnesota residential rehab can expect to pay $56,630.
  • 78 clients are in Minnesota hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 2 facilities in Minnesota offer free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Mississippi

Mississippi is the 6th cheapest state for drug residential rehabilitation services (non-hospital). Mississippi is among the top 10 most expensive states for outpatient drug rehabilitation treatment. From 2017 to 2019 the number of admissions for opioid treatment more than quadrupled in the state of Mississippi.

  • In Mississippi there are 119 active treatment facilities.
  • 6,179 clients in Mississippi are serviced annually for drug rehab.
  • 4,986 clients enroll in Mississippi drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 0.4% or $9.24 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Mississippi.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Mississippi can expect to pay $1,853.
  • 947 clients enroll in Mississippi drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 1.0% or $51.9 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Mississippi.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Mississippi residential rehab can expect to pay $54,805.
  • 246 clients are in Mississippi hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 1 facility in Mississippi offers free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Missouri

Missouri ties in 29th for cheapest to most expensive state in residential drug rehabilitation treatment. Georgia and Missouri share the same average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation services. For every 10 people who fatally overdose in the state of Missouri, 2 of them sought substance abuse treatment.

  • In Missouri there are 293 active treatment facilities.
  • 19,996 clients in Missouri are serviced annually for drug rehab.
  • 17,698 clients enroll in Missouri drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 1.31% or $30.26 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Missouri.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Missouri can expect to pay $1,710.
  • 1,956 clients enroll in Missouri drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 2.14% or $111 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Missouri.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Missouri residential rehab can expect to pay $56,782.
  • 342 clients are in Missouri hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 8 facilities in Missouri offer free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Montana

Montana is tied for 44th state in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug abuse treatment (non-hospital). Montana’s average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation services is the same as Nevada’s. Roughly 10,067 adults will seek substance abuse treatment in Montana annually.

  • In Montana there are 93 active treatment facilities.
  • 4,537 clients in Montana are serviced annually for drug rehab.
  • 4,260 clients enroll in Montana drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 0.3% or $6.93 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Montana.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Montana can expect to pay $1,627.
  • 249 clients enroll in Montana drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 0.3% or $15.57 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Montana.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Montana residential rehab can expect to pay $62,530.
  • 28 clients are in Montana hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 1 facility in Montana offers free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Nebraska

Nebraska ties in 40th in states with the cheapest to most expensive cost of residential drug abuse treatment (non-hospital). Nebraska is among the top 10 most expensive states for outpatient drug rehabilitation services. Heroin became the replacement drug for opiates as opiates became too expensive in the state.

  • In Nebraska there are 137 active substance abuse clinics.
  • 5,868 clients in Nebraska are serviced annually for drug rehab.
  • 4,982 clients enroll in Nebraska’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 0.4% or $9.24 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Nebraska.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Nebraska can expect to pay $1,855.
  • 883 clients enroll in Nebraska’s drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 1.0% or $51.9 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Nebraska.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Nebraska residential rehab can expect to pay $58,777.
  • 3 clients are in Nebraska’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 3 facilities in Nebraska offer free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Nevada

Nevada is tied for 44th in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug abuse treatment. Nevada’s average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation services is the same as Montana’s. Illegal manufacturing of fentanyl has increased the overall usage of the drug in Nevada.

  • In Nevada there are 116 active substance abuse clinics.
  • 7,249 patients in Nevada are treated annually for drug rehab.
  • 4,260 patients enroll in Nevada’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 0.3% or $6.93 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Nevada.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Nevada can expect to pay $1,626.
  • 249 patients enroll in Nevada’s drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 0.3% or $15.57 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Nevada.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Nevada residential rehab can expect to pay $62,530.
  • 28 patients are in Nevada’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 5 facilities in Nevada offer free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in New Hampshire

New Hampshire ranks 40th in states with the cheapest to most expensive cost for residential drug rehabilitation treatment (non-hospital). New Hampshire is among the top 10 most expensive states for outpatient drug rehabilitation treatment. New Hampshire ranks 2nd for the most opioid deaths in the country.

  • In New Hampshire there are 88 active substance abuse clinics.
  • 6,473 patients in New Hampshire are treated annually for drug rehab.
  • 4,982 patients enroll in New Hampshire’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 0.4% or $9.24 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in New Hampshire.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in New Hampshire can expect to pay $1,855.
  • 883 patients enroll in New Hampshire’s drug rehab residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 1.0% or $51.9 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in New Hampshire.
  • On average an individual enrolled in New Hampshire residential rehab can expect to pay $58,777.
  • 3 patients are in New Hampshire’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 1 facility in New Hampshire offers free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in New Jersey

New Jersey is the 15th cheapest state for residential drug rehabilitation treatment (non-hospital). New Jersey’s average cost of outpatient drug rehabilitation services is the same as Maryland’s. Heroin is the primary drug clients seeks rehabilitation treatment for in New Jersey.

  • In New Jersey there are 397 active substance abuse facilities.
  • 38,326 patients in New Jersey are treated annually for drug rehab.
  • 35,454 patients enroll in New Jersey’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 2.61% or $60.29 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in New Jersey.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in New Jersey can expect to pay $1,701.
  • 2,367 patients enroll in New Jersey’s drug residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 2.58% or $133.9 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in New Jersey.
  • On average an individual enrolled in New Jersey residential rehab can expect to pay $56,570.
  • 505 patients are in New Jersey’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 13 facilities in New Jersey offer free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in New Mexico

New Mexico ranks 37th in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug treatment services (non-hospital). New Mexico’s average cost of outpatient drug rehabilitation services is the same as Minnesota’s. Alcohol related deaths have been increasing in New Mexico since 2014.

  • In New Mexico there are 182 active substance abuse facilities.
  • In New Mexico, 18,111 patients are treated annually for drug rehab.
  • 17,533 patients enroll in New Mexico’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 1.29% or $29.80 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in New Mexico.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in New Mexico can expect to pay $1,700.
  • 537 patients enroll in New Mexico’s drug residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 0.6% or $31.14 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in New Mexico.
  • On average an individual enrolled in New Mexico residential rehab can expect to pay $57,989.
  • 41 patients are in New Mexico’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 8 facilities in New Mexico offer free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in New York

New York ranks 22nd in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation services (non-hospital). New York, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Indiana, and Michigan all share the same average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation services. Drug overdose deaths in New York are higher than homicides, suicides, and car crash deaths combined.

  • In New York there are 998 active substance abuse facilities.
  • In New York, 113,028 patients are treated annually for drug rehab.
  • 104,280 patients enroll in New York’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 7.70% or $177.9 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in New York.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in New York can expect to pay $1,706.
  • 7,109 patients enroll in New York’s drug residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 7.76% or $402.7 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in New York.
  • On average an individual enrolled in New York residential rehab can expect to pay $56,653.
  • 1,639 patients are in New York’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 5 facilities in New York offer free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in North Carolina

North Carolina ranks 28th in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation services (non-hospital). Massachusetts, North Carolina, Alabama, and California all the share the same average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation services. From 2018 to 2020, overdose deaths increased by 38% in North Carolina.

  • In North Carolina there are 670 active substance abuse clinics.
  • 49,520 clients in North Carolina are serviced annually for drug rehab.
  • 46,796 patients enroll in North Carolina drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 3.45% or $79.70 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in North Carolina. 
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in North Carolina can expect to pay $1,703.
  • 2,286 patients enroll in North Carolina’s drug residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 2.50% or $129.8 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in North Carolina.
  • On average an individual enrolled in North Carolina residential rehab can expect to pay $56,759.
  • 438 patients are in North Carolina’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 16 facilities in North Carolina offer free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in North Dakota

North Dakota ranks 45th in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug abuse treatment. North Dakota is the number 1 cheapest state for outpatient drug rehabilitation treatment. More than half of substance abuse admissions in North Dakota are for clients with both drug and alcohol problems.

  • In North Dakota there are 90 active substance abuse clinics.
  • 3,754 clients in North Dakota are serviced annually for drug rehab.
  • 3,358 clients enroll in North Dakota’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 0.2% or $4.62 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in North Dakota.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in North Dakota can expect to pay $1,376.
  • 321 clients enroll in North Dakota’s drug residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 0.4% or $20.76 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in North Dakota.
  • On average an individual enrolled in North Dakota residential rehab can expect to pay $64,673.
  • 75 clients are in North Dakota’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 3 facilities in North Dakota offer free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Ohio

Ohio ranks 25th in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation treatment. Ohio, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Florida all share the same average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation treatment. Ohio has one of the highest rates of death due to drug overdose including West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

  • In Ohio there are 589 active substance abuse clinics.
  • 66,296 clients in Ohio are serviced annually for drug rehab.
  • 66,124 clients enroll in Ohio’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 4.88% or $112.7 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Ohio.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Ohio can expect to pay $1,705.
  • 3,653 clients enroll in Ohio’s drug residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 3.99% or $207 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Ohio.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Ohio residential rehab can expect to pay $56,688.
  • 519 clients are in Ohio’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 5 facilities in Ohio offer free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Oklahoma

Oklahoma is the 5th cheapest state for residential rehabilitation services (non-hospitals). Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois share the same average cost for outpatient rehabilitation services. Oklahoma ranks 2nd in the nation for highest rate of substance abuse disorders.

  • In Oklahoma there are 218 active substance abuse clinics.
  • 23,332 clients in Oklahoma are treated annually for drug rehab.
  • 22,233 clients enroll in Oklahoma’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 1.64% or $37.88 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Oklahoma.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Oklahoma can expect to pay $1,704.
  • 1,048 clients enroll in Oklahoma’s drug residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 1.1% or $57.09 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Oklahoma.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Oklahoma residential rehab can expect to pay $54,475.
  • 51 clients are in Oklahoma’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 10 facilities in Oklahoma offer free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Oregon

Oregon ranks 42nd in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug abuse treatment. Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois share the same average cost for outpatient rehabilitation services. Oregon is among ten other states with the highest rates of substance abuse for groups aged 12 and older and groups aged 26 and older.

  • In Oregon there are 265 active substance abuse clinics.
  • 20,268 clients in Oregon are treated annually for drug rehab.
  • 19,520 clients enroll in Oregon’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 1.44% or $33.26 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Oregon.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Oregon can expect to pay $1,704. 
  • 705 clients enroll in Oregon’s drug residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 0.8% or $41.52 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Oregon.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Oregon residential rehab can expect to pay $58,894.
  • 43 clients are in Oregon’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 1 facility in Oregon offers free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania ranks 26th in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation services. New York, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Indiana, and Michigan all share the same average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation services. Besides marijuana, cocaine is the most abused substance in Pennsylvania.

  • In Pennsylvania there are 634 active substance abuse clinics.
  • 66,969 clients in Pennsylvania are treated annually for drug rehab.
  • 60,407 clients enroll in Pennsylvania’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 4.46% or $103 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Pennsylvania.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Pennsylvania can expect to pay $1,706.
  • 5,894 clients enroll in Pennsylvania’s drug residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 6.44% or $334.2 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Pennsylvania.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Pennsylvania residential rehab can expect to pay $56,708.
  • 668 clients are in Pennsylvania’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 1 facility in Pennsylvania offers free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Rhode Island

Rhode Island ranks 39th in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug abuse treatment. Rhode Island is among the top 10 most expensive states for outpatient drug rehabilitation services. Heroin is the most common drug seen in admissions to substance abuse clinics in Rhode Island.

  • In Rhode Island there are 61 active substance abuse clinics.
  • 8,609 patients in Rhode Island are serviced annually for drug rehab.
  • 8,286 patients enroll in Rhode Island’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 0.6% or $13.86 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Rhode Island.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Rhode Island can expect to pay $1,673.
  • 265 patients enroll in Rhode Island’s drug residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 0.3% or $15.57 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Rhode Island.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Rhode Island residential rehab can expect to pay $58,755.
  • 58 patients are in Rhode Island’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • No facilities in Rhode Island offer free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in South Carolina

South Carolina ranks 35th in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation services (non-hospital). South Carolina and Delaware share the same average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation services. A good 45% of heroin users in South Carolina are also addicted to prescription opioids.

  • In South Carolina there are 126 active substance abuse clinics.
  • 20,539 patients are serviced annually in South Carolina for drug rehab.
  • 19,754 patients enroll in South Carolina’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 1.46% or $33.73 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in South Carolina.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in South Carolina can expect to pay $1,707.
  • 539 patients enroll in South Carolina’s drug residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 0.6% or $31.14 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in South Carolina.
  • On average an individual enrolled in South Carolina residential rehab can expect to pay $57,774.
  • 246 patients are in South Carolina’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 8 facilities in South Carolina offer free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in South Dakota

South Dakota ties for the 10th cheapest state for residential drug rehabilitation services. South Dakota is the 2nd most expensive state for outpatient drug rehabilitation treatment. Nearly 60% of admissions in South Dakota is for clients with both drug and alcohol problems.

  • In South Dakota there are 64 active substance abuse clinics.
  • 2,864 patients are serviced in South Dakota annually for drug rehab.
  • 2,346 patients enroll in South Dakota’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 0.2% or $4.62 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in South Dakota.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in South Dakota can expect to pay $1,969.
  • 370 patients enroll in South Dakota’s drug residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 0.4% or $20.76 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in South Dakota.
  • On average an individual enrolled in South Dakota residential rehab can expect to pay $56,108.
  • 148 patients are in South Dakota’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 3 facilities in South Dakota offer free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Tennessee

Tennessee ranks 16th in the least expensive to most expensive states for residential drug rehabilitation services. Tennessee’s average cost of outpatient drug rehabilitation is the same as Texas’. In Tennessee, a good 70% of people who abused prescription opioids obtained their supply from friends or family.

  • In Tennessee there are 325 active treatment facilities.
  • 28,899 patients in Tennessee are serviced annually for drug rehab.
  • 27,216 patients enroll in Tennessee’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 2.00% or $46.2 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Tennessee.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Tennessee can expect to pay $1,698.
  • 1,568 patients enroll in Tennessee’s drug residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 1.71% or $88.75 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Tennessee.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Tennessee residential rehab can expect to pay $56,600.
  • 115 patients are in Tennessee’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 4 facilities in Tennessee offer free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Texas

Texas ranks 18th in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation services (non-hospital). Texas’ average cost of outpatient drug rehabilitation is the same as Tennessee’s. The major drug problem in Texas is methamphetamine.

  • In Texas there are 550 active treatment facilities.
  • 35,995 patients in Texas are serviced annually for drug rehab.
  • 31,281 patients enroll in Texas’ drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 2.30% or $53.13 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Texas.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Texas can expect to pay $1,698. 
  • 4,033 patients enroll in Texas’ drug residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 4.4% or $228.4 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Texas.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Texas residential rehab can expect to pay $56,623.
  • 681 patients are in Texas’ hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 11 facilities in Texas offer free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Utah

Utah ties 29th in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation treatment (non-hospital). Utah and Wisconsin share the same average cost of outpatient drug rehabilitation treatment. Only 1 in 10 people with substance abuse disorder in Utah receives treatment.

  • In Utah there are 322 active treatment facilities.
  • In Utah, 29,186 patients are serviced annually for drug rehab.
  • 26,918 patients enroll in Utah’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 1.99% or $45.97 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Utah.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Utah can expect to pay $1,708.
  • 2,020 patients enroll in Utah’s drug residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 2.21% or $114.7 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Utah.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Utah residential rehab can expect to pay $56,782.
  • 248 patients are in Utah’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 3 facilities in Utah offer free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Vermont

Vermont ties in 34th in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation treatment (non-hospital). Vermont is one of the top 10 cheapest states for outpatient drug rehabilitation treatment. Substance abuse of opiates makes up more than half of all treated individual substance use disorders in Vermont.

  • In Vermont there are 53 active treatment facilities.
  • In Vermont, 6,055 patients are treated annually for drug rehab.
  • 5,989 patients enroll in Vermont’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 0.4% or $9.24 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Vermont.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Vermont can expect to pay $1,543.
  • 63 patients enroll in Vermont’s drug residential (non-hospital) services.
  • .07% or $3.63 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Vermont.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Vermont residential rehab can expect to pay $57,667.
  • 3 patients are in Vermont’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 1 facility in Vermont offers free drug rehab treatment for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Virginia

Virginia is the 12th cheapest state for drug rehabilitation treatment services (non-hospital). Ohio, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Florida all share the same average cost for outpatient drug rehabilitation treatment. The majority of clients (roughly 70%) enrolled in substance abuse treatment have a drug problem only; alcohol abuse is less prevalent.

  • In Virginia there are 279 active treatment facilities.
  • 25,609 clients in Virginia are serviced annually for drug rehab.
  • 24,388 clients enroll in Virginia’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 1.80% or $41.58 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Virginia.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Virginia can expect to pay $1,705. 
  • 1,048 clients enroll in Virginia’s drug residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 1.14% or $59.17 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Virginia.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Virginia residential rehab can expect to pay $56,456.
  • 173 clients are in Virginia’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 4 facilities in Virginia offer free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Washington

Washington is the 14th cheapest state for residential drug rehabilitation treatment services (non-hospital). Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois share the same average cost for outpatient rehabilitation services. Roughly 90% of those addicted to alcohol or illicit drugs did not receive treatment for their disorders in the state of Washington.

  • In Washington there are 514 active substance abuse clinics.
  • 44,959 clients in Washington are serviced annually for drug rehab.
  • 43,104 clients enroll in Washington’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 3.18% or $73.46 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Washington.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Washington can expect to pay $1,704.
  • 1,790 clients enroll in Washington’s drug residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 1.95% or $101.2 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Washington.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Washington residential rehab can expect to pay $56,539.
  • 65 clients are in Washington’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 8 facilities in Washington offer free drug rehab treatments for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in West Virginia

West Virginia ranks 36th in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation treatment (non-hospital). In 2016, West Virginia had the highest drug-overdose death rate in the country. The excessive death rate was attributed to abuse of prescription painkillers.

  • In West Virginia there are 129 active substance abuse clinics.
  • 10,109 clients in West Virginia are serviced annually for drug rehab.
  • 9,499 clients enroll in West Virginia’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 0.7% or $16.17 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in West Virginia.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in West Virginia can expect to pay $1,702.
  • 538 clients enroll in West Virginia’s drug residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 0.6% or $31.14 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in West Virginia.
  • On average an individual enrolled in West Virginia residential rehab can expect to pay $57,881.
  • 72 clients are in West Virginia’s hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 8 facilities in West Virginia offer free drug rehab treatments for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Wisconsin

Wisconsin ranks 19th in cheapest to most expensive state for residential drug rehabilitation treatment. Utah and Wisconsin share the same average cost of outpatient drug rehabilitation treatment. Between the mid 2000’s and the late 2010’s, opioid related deaths spread from 36 to 60 counties in Wisconsin.

  • In Wisconsin there are 327 active substance abuse clinics.
  • 25,574 clients in Wisconsin are serviced annually for drug rehab.
  • 23,945 clients enroll in Wisconsin’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 1.77% or $40.89 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Wisconsin.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Wisconsin can expect to pay $1,708.
  • 1,329 clients enroll in Wisconsin’s drug residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 1.45% or $75.26 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Wisconsin.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Wisconsin residential rehab can expect to pay $56,625.
  • 300 clients are in Wisconsin hospitals for drug rehab.
  • 2 facilities in Wisconsin offer free drug rehab treatments for all clients.

Cost of Drug Rehab in Wyoming

Wyoming ranks 46th and is the most expensive state for residential drug abuse treatment (non-hospital). Wyoming is the most expensive state for outpatient rehabilitation services. Over half of clients seeking substance abuse treatment in Wyoming have an alcohol substance use disorder.

  • In Wyoming there are 60 active substance abuse clinics.
  • In Wyoming, 2,499 clients are serviced annually for drug rehab.
  • 2,233 clients enroll in Wyoming’s drug rehab outpatient services annually.
  • 0.2% or $4.62 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on outpatient services in Wyoming.
  • On average an individual patient in outpatient rehab in Wyoming can expect to pay $2,069.
  • 236 clients enroll in Wyoming’s drug residential (non-hospital) services.
  • 0.3% or $15.57 million of the U.S. public’s total is spent on residential treatment in Wyoming.
  • On average an individual enrolled in Wyoming residential rehab can expect to pay $65,975.
  • 30 clients are in Wyoming hospitals for drug rehab.
  • No facility in Wyoming offers free drug rehab treatment for all patients.

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