Drug Rehabilitation Statistics
Recent statistics provided by the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) indicate that in 2009 about 2.1 million visits to the emergency department were involving abuse or misuse of drugs. Of all those visits, about 1.2 million related to prescription drugs and almost 1.0 million were due to illicit drugs. This is only the tip of the iceberg in relation to the enormity of the number of people needing and receiving rehabilitation in a treatment facility. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports in 2010, of the 23.1 million people ages 12 and up who needed treatment for illicit drug or alcohol use, only 2.6 million entered a specialty facility for treatment.
Why the Low Admission Rates for Drug Rehab?
Many reasons are given for not entering a rehab facility for drug addiction. Some of those reasons include a person who:
- Sees no need for treatment
- Feels able to handle their problem without treatment
- Is not ready to give up the drug or alcohol
- Fears rehab will have a negative effect on neighbors’ attitudes or opinions
- Must continue working
- Thinks rehab is too expensive without health coverage
- Has no transportation to the treatment facility
- Has tried before and failed
What Drugs Are Treated Most?
- Alcohol continues to be an addiction problem for teens and adults with about 18.5 million people in the United States needing treatment in 2010. Specialty rehab facilities treated approximately 1.6 million addicts. Alcohol and alcohol/drug combinations are at the top of the admissions list for treated addictions
- Marijuana, the most used illegal drug in the United States, accounts for 17 percent of admissions in publicly funded treatment centers, followed by heroin at about 14 percent.
- Prescription drug abuse – opioids, stimulants and central nervous system depressants – is on the rise with nearly 1.3 million requiring treatment. Millions more reported using prescription drugs for non-medical purposes without getting treatment.
What Is the Cost for Rehab?
In evaluating the cost for drug rehabilitation, there are many variables to consider. Statistics show that with more severe addictions, a longer stay at a rehab facility is necessary for success. A long-term program is considered to be 90 days or more. Some programs are set for 30 days as an inpatient and then follow-up care occurs on an outpatient basis. Your cost will depend on the type of insurance coverage you have and the facility you choose. Each facility has specific options that affect the cost. Some of these include personalized care plans, relaxation time emphasis, individual and group therapy sessions, holistic services, and aftercare to reduce relapses.
Choosing a Facility
If you are looking for a facility for yourself or someone you care about, ask about the facility’s experience with your specific addiction. If you have insurance, ask if your insurance is accepted. If you must pay cash for the treatment, ask for an itemized list of charges associated with the treatment from admission, through detox and counseling, to the follow-up care after discharge. Our staff of professionals will gladly discuss your concerns and answer all your questions about rehabilitation for any type of addiction. We have a variety of treatment options and will help you find the one that will work for you.