Despite high rates of substance use, addiction, and overdose, the rates of rehab utilization remain low. In 2015, approximately 20.4 million adults nationwide needed substance abuse treatment. However, only 1.4%, or 3.5 million Americans, actually received it.2
The cost of treatment is one of the most common reasons people don’t go to rehab. Thankfully, there are ways to find support for treatment even if you can’t cover the costs yourself. For example, you can look into programs that offer sliding scale payment structures where your cost of treatment is based on your income and other factors.
In Maryland, there are a number of state-funded rehab centers that you can access for treatment. Another excellent way to learn about low-fee programs or free services is by attending a 12-step or other recovery-focused group meeting. You may meet people who are further along in their sobriety who have advice and tips to offer.
While it may feel intimidating to start the process of finding a center, keep in mind that there are many people, centers, and systems in place to help support you in your journey to recovery.