Residential drug treatment is perhaps the most effective form of addiction treatment, yet the cost makes it inaccessible to many families.   This problem is compounded by the fact that the very families that need residential drug treatment are also the most likely to have their finances in disarray as a result of addiction and its fallout.

The following is a guide to some of the ways that institutions are making it easier for families to afford this life-saving treatment.

Insurance and Paying for a Residential Drug Treatment Center

More insurance companies are starting to include drug addiction treatment as a part of their coverage plans.   While many of these plans only cover outpatient drug treatment, a growing number are being expanded to include residential care as well.

Employers Helping to Pay for Residential Drug Treatment

A trusted employee with a drug addiction can still be a valued part of a company.  For that reason, many employers are now paying for their executives to attend drug rehab when needed.  In addition to the moral benefits of this attitude, many companies have found that the cost of helping an existing employee get well is actually less expensive that hiring and training a new employee.

Financing Options for Residential Drug Treatment

Finally, residential treatment centers have seen the impact our current economy has had on their patients.  To help, many have instituted financing options that allow families to spread payment for treatment out over a longer period of time.   While this does not remove the cost of treatment, it does ease the burden on families at a time when their financial futures may be uncertain.

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