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I have been admitted a few times involuntary but I was suicidal and it was a very bad time dealing with my past they always treated me with respect I was so scared they brought me in handcuffed they got me on meds and made sure there was a plan when I got out
I have been admitted a few times involuntary but I was suicidal and it was a very bad time dealing with my past they always treated me with respect I was so scared they brought me in handcuffed they got me on meds and made sure there was a plan when I got out
Dr. Spencer is great. He sees you as an individual not a statistic. I genuinely feel like he cares about me. His assistant, Dawson, is awesome too. He is always responsive and gets things done with a sense of urgency.
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Charleston is the 8th most expensive city nationwide for addiction treatment affordability, with an average cost of addiction treatment of $64864. This is higher than the average cost of $57774 for addiction treatment in South Carolina and higher than the national average cost for drug rehab of $57,193.
The costs of drug and alcohol rehab in Charleston vary widely and depend on several factors,
including:
Comparing the Cost of Rehab in Charleston
The costs of addiction treatment listed for cities and states are averages based on the cost of medical detox, inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, and medication assisted treatment. 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 Charleston vs. South Carolina vs. the
National Average
Cost of Drug Rehab in Charleston vs. Nearby Cities
How to Pay for Addiction Treatment in Charleston?
There are many ways to pay for drug rehab in Charleston. Most rehab treatment centers accept cash or self-payment, as well as private health insurance. However, there are many treatment centers in Charleston 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 near Charleston.
Top Insurers for Drug Rehab in Charleston
Blue Cross Blue Shield is the most widely-accepted insurance for drug rehabs in Charleston, with 10 treatment centers in the city accepting their insurance. UnitedHealth Group is the 2nd most popular with 10 treatment centers accepting it followed by Aetna in 3rd accepted by 9 drug rehabs.
Drug Use in Charleston
Charleston has the 290th highest rate of drug use nationwide among nearly 400 cities surveyed. This number reflects the combined use of cocaine, heroin, meth, and marijuana, displayed individually below. The percent shown for each drug represents the number of residents in Charleston county that have reported ever using the following drugs, so these numbers should not be interpreted as direct evidence of current drug use in Charleston or Charleston county as a whole.
Drug Related Crime in Charleston
In 2023, Charleston had the 38th highest number narcotics violations out of 330 cities nationwide, with a total of 1549 reported drug-related incidents that year. This includes cases of public intoxication, drug arrests, narcotics found during house calls and traffic stops, and any other drug-related crime.
Keep in mind these numbers are dependent on accurate record keeping and reporting laws by local police and sheriffs, and may not fully reflect all drug related crime in Charleston.
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