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Kentucky is ranked 34th nationwide in terms of addiction treatment affordability, with an average cost of addiction treatment of $57,033.
$141kMedical Detox
$50kInpatient Rehab
$8kOutpatient Rehab
$7kMethadone Treatment
The costs of drug and alcohol rehab in Kentucky vary widely and depend on several factors, including:
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Compare the Cost of Addiction Treatment in Kentucky
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 Kentucky vs. the National Average
There are many ways to pay for drug rehab in Kentucky. Most treatment centers accept cash or self-payment, as well as private health insurance. However, there are many treatment centers in Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
447 accept self-payment or cash
357 accept private health insurance
8 offer free treatment
382 accept Kentucky Medicaid coverage
219 accept Medicare
190 offer low-cost treatment
264 offer sliding-scale fees
189 accept TRICARE coverage
Insurance for Drug Rehab in Kentucky
Aetna is the most widely-accepted insurance for drug rehabs in Kentucky, with 188 treatment centers in the state accepting their insurance. UnitedHealth Group is the 2nd most popular with 187 treatment centers accepting it followed by Humana in 3rd accepted by 186 drug rehabs.
Kentucky Rehab Admissions in 2023
Kentucky is ranked 22nd nationwide in drug rehab admissions, with 453 rehab admissions per 100,000 population in 2023, which is lower than than the U.S. national average of 621 admissions per 100,000.
The following are the number of Kentucky 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.
3,939
Alcohol
2,386
Marijuana
2,388
Heroin
2,124
Other Opiates
4,470
Meth
892
Cocaine
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. National survey of substance abuse treatment services (N-SSATS).
Drug Overdoses in Kentucky in 2024
Kentucky is ranked 10th nationwide in terms of annual drug overdoses, with an average of 43.8 overdoses per 100,000 population and a total of 1,988 overdoses in 2023.
Opioid abuse accounted for 76% of all drug overdoses in Kentucky, with a total of 1,512 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 Kentucky
Narcotics Violations
Kentucky is ranked 17th for drug and narcotics-related violations, with an estimated 559 narcotics citations per 100,000 population which is higher 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
Kentucky has the 25th highest rate of drunk driving in the nation, with a total of 229 DUI arrests per 100,000 people in 2023 (and 10,355 total DUI arrests).
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