Why Do Drug Addiction Treatments Cost Much?
Question by aracely s: Why do drug addiction treatments cost much?
I was just wondering about this since thousands of dollars seem like so much money.
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Answer by arlyn w
Drug addiction treatments cost much because a lot of factors are involved when treating a patient. Medication and payment for counseling and therapy costs much. But studies have shown that a full year of methadone maintenance treatment would cost a lot less than a year of imprisonment. Besides, this is someone’s life that’s on the line. What’s a thousand dollars compared to leading a sober, happy, addiction-free life?
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You can actually find one that doesn’t cost a thing.
What is a human life worth clean and sober as opposed to screwed up on drugs??
It’s true, many people don’t even really need more medication to get well mentally. There are other? healthy ways to get better
i m not? sure a this idea is work in realety
You’re right darlinbby1, there are those that have mental health issues but many who are placed on medication don’t. Professionals have to be? very careful as the over medication of America is on the rise. Thanks for your input!
I so agree. I have been in recovery for 20 years and have worked with inmates for over 10. (85% of all inmates are substance abusers). Just love when I hear someone say that since they quit using they are depressed….uh really. When you start to get all that junk out of your system it screams for something else. I do believe that some people who abuse substances can very well have mental health? issues such as chemical embalance, but in agreeance you must first allow healing to correctly dia