Expert Insights
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine, is responsible for 82.5% of accidental drug overdoses in the state of Delaware. Considering laboratory testing is the only way to know how much fentanyl is in a pill or powder, the lethal dose of just two milligrams is wreaking havoc on the local community. Consumers of this drug simply have no way to know how much they are ingesting, leaving the state searching for answers to a problem that is on the rise.
~ Lesley Wirth
How Much Does Drug Rehab Cost in Delaware?
Delaware is ranked 4th nationwide in terms of addiction treatment affordability, with an average cost of drug and alcohol rehab of $53,690 (without insurance).
- Medical detox is the most expensive, with an average cost of $132,365
- Inpatient drug rehab in Delaware costs an average of $47,378
- Outpatient addiction treatment in Delaware costs and average of $7,872
- Outpatient methadone treatment is the most affordable, with an average cost of $6,995
How to Pay for Drug Rehab in Delaware
As of 2024, there were over 50 drug rehab facilities across the state of Delaware. These facilities accept several payment methods. Of those treatment facilities, the following numbers reflect how many accept their respective payment methods:
47 accept self-payment or cash
36 offer sliding-scale fees for those without insurance
45 accept Medicaid insurance coverage
23 accept state funded insurance coverage
44 accept private health insurance
21 offer free or low-cost treatment
0 offer free treatment for all clients
1 accept tribal funding
