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Connecticut is ranked 35th nationwide in terms of addiction treatment affordability, with an average cost of addiction treatment of $57,667.
$142kMedical Detox
$51kInpatient Rehab
$8kOutpatient Rehab
$8kMethadone Treatment
The costs of drug and alcohol rehab in Connecticut vary widely and depend on several factors, including:
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Compare the Cost of Addiction Treatment in Connecticut
The costs of addiction treatment listed for cities and states are averages based on the cost of the treatment types listed above. These averages are high due to the cost of medical detoxification and residential inpatient rehab programs.
These numbers also reflect the raw cost of drug rehab, before any insurance coverage. The typical individual seeking addiction treatment can expect to pay much less for outpatient or intensive outpatient services than the averages listed below.
Average Cost of Treatment in Connecticut vs. the National Average
Connecticut
$57,667
National Average
$57,193
Cost of Drug Rehab in Connecticut vs. Nearby States
Compare Cost of Treatment in Top Connecticut Cities
Connecticut
$57,667
Bridgeport
$56,165
Stamford
$65,410
New Haven
$55,448
How to Pay for Addiction Treatment in Connecticut?
There are many ways to pay for drug rehab in Connecticut. Most treatment centers accept cash or self-payment, as well as private health insurance. However, there are many treatment centers in Connecticut that accept Medicaid and Medicare, or offer sliding scale payments or other low-cost payment options. Here’s the complete breakdown of how to pay for addiction treatment in Connecticut.
184 accept self-payment or cash
175 accept private health insurance
2 offer free treatment
184 accept Connecticut Medicaid coverage
114 accept Medicare
98 offer low-cost treatment
149 offer sliding-scale fees
95 accept TRICARE coverage
Insurance for Drug Rehab in Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group is the most widely-accepted insurance for drug rehabs in Connecticut, with 74 treatment centers in the state accepting their insurance. Aetna is the 2nd most popular with 72 treatment centers accepting it followed by Cigna in 3rd accepted by 68 drug rehabs.
Connecticut Rehab Admissions in 2023
Connecticut is ranked 4th nationwide in drug rehab admissions, with 1636 rehab admissions per 100,000 population in 2023, which is significantly higher than than the U.S. national average of 621 admissions per 100,000.
The following are the number of Connecticut rehab admissions in 2023 for each of the 6 most frequently used drug classes, as well as the relative percent for each type of drug.
17,542
Alcohol
4,427
Marijuana
13,641
Heroin
4,425
Other Opiates
95
Meth
3,268
Cocaine
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. National survey of substance abuse treatment services (N-SSATS).
Drug Overdoses in Connecticut in 2024
Connecticut is ranked 17th nationwide in terms of annual drug overdoses, with an average of 35.4 overdoses per 100,000 population and a total of 1,285 overdoses in 2023.
Opioid abuse accounted for 90% of all drug overdoses in Connecticut, with a total of 1,161 opioid overdoses in 2024.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Provisional drug overdose death counts. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Narcotics Violations and DUIs in Connecticut
Narcotics Violations
Connecticut is ranked 47th for drug and narcotics-related violations, with an estimated 125 narcotics citations per 100,000 population which is lower than the National Average of 421.
All values are per 100,000 population.
Federal Bureau of Investigation. Crime data explorer: Crime trends. U.S. Department of Justice.
DUIs
Connecticut has the 36th highest rate of drunk driving in the nation, with a total of 171 DUI arrests per 100,000 people in 2023 (and 6,177 total DUI arrests).
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