Expert Insights
Believe it or not, homelessness and addiction are an enormous problem in the idyllic location of Oceanside, California.
And many people have been asking which one came first, much like the chicken and the egg debate. But most experts believe that it doesn’t matter – as one condition can just as forcefully impact the other.
Those who are struggling with either mental health or substance abuse – or in many cases both – have more going on and are more likely to be pushed into a life on the streets. What we are to do about it in order to help is the real question.
~ Rita Milios
Cost of Drug Rehab in Oceanside
The cost of drug and alcohol rehab in Oceanside can vary considerably depending on factors like:
Type of rehab you choose to attend
The length of your stay
Insurance coverage
Amenities offered
The location of the facility
For example, an inpatient or residential facility, one where you spend both days and nights within the facility during treatment, often costs more than an outpatient.
Likewise, a longer stay in a facility will typically cost more than a shorter stay. For example, an inpatient program that lasts for 90 days will cost more than an outpatient program that attends for 30 days.
If your professional team determines that you need medical detox, a treatment that helps you withdraw from alcohol and/or drugs safely under medical supervision, that can also increase the costs.
Another factor that can increase the cost is the amenities that are offered. Some addiction treatment centers offer upscale features like massage therapy and acupuncture, which tend to cost more than centers that have more standard offerings.
Using insurance can help to keep the costs more affordable since the majority of insurance plans offer either full or partial coverage.
If you find that you don’t have insurance, then there are low-cost and even free options available through state-funded programs.
Resources
- Criminal Justice Clearinghouse. (2021). 2020 Adult Arrestee Drug Use in the San Diego Region [Ebook] (pp. 3-15). Sandag.
- California Health Care Foundation. (2019). Substance Use in California: Prevalence and Treatment [Ebook] (p. 55). California Health Care Almanac.
- Criminal Justice Clearinghouse. (2016). Drug Overdoses Among San Diego County Arrestees [Ebook] (12th ed., pp. 1-2). San Diego.
- Codes Display Text. (2022). California Legislative Information.
- State of California: Department of Motor Vehicles. (2022). California Driver Handbook [Ebook]. State of California.
- Weinstein, S. (2022). Good Samaritan Overdose Prevention Statutes. Namsdl.org.
