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  • 11 - The True Cost of Opioid Addiction Treatment

  • from Part III - The Treatment Plan
  • Ethan O. Bryson, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, Christine E. Boxhorn, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
  • Book:
    The Opioid Epidemic
    Published online:
    07 October 2023
    Print publication:
    12 October 2023, pp 136-143

  • Summary

    The financial burden of the opioid epidemic can be measured in trillions of dollars. Although treatment of substance use disorders can also be expensive, multiple cost–benefit analyses have demonstrated that treating addiction is cost-effective when compared to addiction-related expenses. Inpatient treatment tends to be more expensive than outpatient, and the actual cost of treatment varies by country. In addition, insurance status can play a significant role, especially in countries that do not offer universal health care. Unfortunately, there have been multiple victims of a scheme known as body brokering, in which vulnerable individuals are exploited for their insurance benefits. Therefore, it is important to find a reputable substance abuse program before entering treatment.