When someone uses the term “rehab”, they are often referring to a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre.
The word “rehabilitation” refers to the restoration of something into better or full health.
In this case, a drug and alcohol rehab will help optimise the health of those who are suffering from a substance addiction.
The cost of entering a drug and alcohol rehab will vary significantly.
It can range from £0 all the way to £40,000 depending on a number of factors.
Because of this, it is important to understand the different factors which will significantly influence addiction rehab costs.
First of all, it’s important to understand that rehab comes in varying shapes and forms.
Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres can be categorised into inpatient and outpatient rehabs.
There are many differences between an inpatient and outpatient rehab which patients will need to consider.
One form of rehab is not inherently “better” than another.
However, depending on the patient’s unique preferences and treatment requirements, one may be more optimal than the other.
For example, a patient suffering from severe alcohol addiction will require a more intense rehab programme than someone suffering from a mild cannabis addiction.
When diagnosed with a substance addiction, patients will typically be allocated to a level of treatment ranging from 1 to 4.
According to the ASAM Criteria, [1] the levels reflect the severity of addiction and the most appropriate form of treatment:
Addiction treatment at an inpatient rehab involves undergoing a recovery programme at a private rehab clinic or a “residential rehab”.
A 28 day treatment programme at a residential treatment typically costs around £7,000 to £40,000.
For this price, patients will receive 24/7 support and medical supervision, accommodation, cooked meals, therapy and addiction counselling, medication fees, holistic activities and excursions, as well as a comprehensive 12-month aftercare programme following treatment.
Different providers will offer different prices for their services.
Rehab 4 Addiction can help patients understand the different rehabilitation providers and help them make an informed decision on which rehab will benefit their recovery most.
For example, here are the prices of a 28-day rehabilitation programme for several popular rehab providers in the UK:
However, patients can stay for shorter or longer periods than 28 days.
Some rehab providers, such as Priory, for example, offer a 7-Day detoxification-only programme.
Additionally, UKAT and Steps Together also offer a 12-week addiction treatment programme for patients.
You can contact us to make treatment enquiries by dialling 0800 140 4690 and have a free addiction assessment, or you can use our website to find local rehab clinics in your area.
Some of the biggest factors which will influence the cost of a drug and alcohol rehab include but are not limited to:
There are many ways that a patient can minimise the cost of treatment at rehab:
It’s important to understand what is included in the price of an inpatient treatment at a residential rehab.
Depending on someone’s budget, the cost of an inpatient rehab may make them hesitant. However, it’s important to understand what this money will go towards, and how they will benefit in the long term.
At a residential rehab, patients will be able to live in the same residential facility as where they will be receiving treatment.
Their accommodation will be well-equipped and comfortable, and they will often have their meals provided.
This creates a safe and comfortable space for them to focus on their long-term recovery, and they will be removed from toxic environments which can present relapse triggers.
Residential treatment or inpatient treatment is arguably the most effective form of treatment.
This is because patients can direct their focus entirely on recovery, whereas outpatient programmes leave more room for relapsing due to the patient still being exposed to relapse triggers.
At a residential rehab, patients will be able to undergo a medical detox, therapy, relapse prevention planning and a range of holistic activities in order to foster their recovery.
They will also receive post-rehab support in the form of a carefully crafted aftercare programme which typically lasts 12 months.
The most common forms of therapy at a residential rehab include but aren’t limited to:
Outpatient treatment at a drug and alcohol rehab is often (though not always) free of cost.
Addiction treatment as an outpatient typically requires outpatient therapy and long-term remission monitoring.
However, patients may also receive medication to help enable and support their addiction recovery.
Typically, these patients are only suffering from a milder form of substance addiction.
Thus, they are able to recover as an outpatient without needing strict medical intervention or supervision.
Because this option is more flexible, outpatients can maintain employment, return home each night and live their lives during recovery with more independence.
However, this also leaves the risk of a relapse.
Outpatient treatment typically consists of popularised forms of therapy such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Family Therapy, Addiction Counselling and more.
While outpatient addiction treatment is appealing due to its affordability and flexibility, there is typically a longer waiting list than at an inpatient rehab.
This is because it is in high demand and this can leave some patients waiting weeks or even months for treatment, depending on the demand in their unique location.
Substance addiction is officially recognised as a chronic disease of brain relapsing.
Therefore, treatment is available for free through charities and government organisations like the NHS.
However, national healthcare in the UK is overwhelmed and under-resourced, making it difficult to cater to many patients when it comes to physical and mental illnesses, injuries and substance addiction.
At rehab, patients will be provided with many amenities and benefits, such as accommodation, cooked meals, excursions, therapy, and more.
Patients typically stay at rehab for around 28 days.
Unfortunately, the nature of addiction makes it difficult for national healthcare to cater to the requirements of those who are suffering from moderate to severe forms of addiction.
Patients with severe addictions are required to enter and stay at a facility which will separate them from their home or toxic environments, to focus solely on recovery, for upwards of 28 days, which is simply too expensive for the NHS to currently handle.
Treatment can last as short as 7 days in the form of a “detox only” programme, to as long as a 12-week recovery programme.
How long a patient requires to undergo treatment is down to their unique condition and requirements.
However, patients will atypically also receive 12 months of aftercare courtesy of their rehab provider.
So, they’re not only paying for 28 days (for example) of inpatient treatment at rehab, but they will also receive support for a whole year following their rehab treatment.
This is because addiction is a complex disease, and it can be hard to maintain sobriety even with support, let alone independently.
During this period of aftercare, patients may continue to undergo therapy and counselling, they will be able to attend support sessions at fellowship groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, [7] Narcotics Anonymous [8] or SMART Recovery.
Here, patients can undergo active engagement strategies, such as the 12-Step Facilitation Programme in order to provide their lifestyle of abstinence with more structure and support.
You can contact us at Rehab 4 Addiction by dialling the number 0800 140 4690.
Once you reach out to us, you don’t have to commit to anything just yet.
You can ask our friendly staff member a range of questions about your condition, the rehab process, different rehabs and much more.
Once you are ready, you can take an addiction assessment which is free of charge, and from the comfort of your own home over the telephone.
Here, our friendly staff member will ask you some questions about your physical and mental health, addiction history, medical conditions and more.
This information is completely confidential, and will only be used with addiction specialists and counsellors in order to determine the most appropriate steps to optimise your recovery.
Addiction is a terrible disease which affects many people across the world.
Unfortunately, it isn’t a disease which goes away like others, it progresses and makes the quality of life of its victim worse.
The longer you leave an addiction to fester, the harder it will be to overcome.
No addiction is mild enough to ignore, and the sooner you contact us, the easier your recovery journey will be.
[1] https://www.asam.org/asam-criteria/about-the-asam-criteria
[2] https://www.priorygroup.com/locations/priory-hospital-altrincham-manchester
[3] https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/locale/drug-alcohol-rehab-london
[4] https://stepstogether.co.uk/locations/rainford-hall/
[5] https://delamere.com/about/room-rates
