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What does addiction actually cost?

Not treatment — the addiction itself. Enter your approximate daily spending below and see the real number, then compare it to what treatment could cost at Miami Valley Recovery.

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SubstanceTypical daily cost, heavier use
Alcohol$15–$50+
Heroin$60–$200+
Fentanyl$40–$150+
Meth$50–$150+
Cocaine$60–$150+
Marijuana$15–$70+
Nicotine (a pack/day, or a can of chew every 1–2 days)$7–$15+
Prescription pills (non-prescribed)$50–$200+

These are general estimates based on published cost-of-addiction research and vary widely by region, purity, and tolerance. Ohio cigarette prices average roughly $7–$9 per pack; smokeless tobacco runs about $3.50–$5 per can or pouch. Enter your own numbers above for a figure that reflects your situation.

The real comparison isn’t what you think

Addiction has a cost whether or not you get treatment. The question is what that money buys.

It’s easy to think of treatment as the expensive option and using as the free one — but for most people, it’s the opposite. The numbers above reflect actual money already leaving your life every single day. Treatment redirects that instead of adding to it.

At Miami Valley Recovery, we accept all seven Ohio Medicaid managed-care plans in full, meaning eligible clients pay nothing out of pocket for outpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment, and counseling. If you have private insurance, we’ll verify your benefits and tell you exactly what to expect — no surprises.

See what your numbers could look like in recovery

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