Alcohol Detox Costs

Alcohol Detox Costs
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Accepting the fact that you have an alcohol problem that requires alcohol detox and addiction treatment is hard enough. It can take months or years from the first realization that something may be wrong before you actually take steps to do something about it. Unfortunately, one of the first steps you’ll need to take is figuring out how to cover the costs of alcohol detox, and this is no simple hurdle. While research points out that longer stays in alcohol rehab are more effective than shorter stays, insurance companies are paying for fewer and fewer days in treatment.

Luckily, medical alcohol detox like the one provided by Michael’s House, is a medical expense that most health insurance providers offer at least on a limited basis.

Those Without Insurance Struggle With Paying for Alcohol Detox Costs

The exact numbers vary from study to study, but generally speaking, a little less than half of those who need drug and alcohol detox and addiction treatment have insurance. This means that they are left to come up with the full cost of the bill on their own. Since few who are at “rock bottom” with their addiction have a healthy savings account or even strong friendships that could support a request to borrow such a hefty sum, most turn to family members. The rest