How Much Does Drug Rehab Cost in Memphis?

Memphis is the 298th most expensive city nationwide for addiction treatment affordability, with an average cost of addiction treatment of $51859. This is lower than the average cost of $56600 for addiction treatment in Tennessee and lower than the national average cost for drug rehab of $57,193.

The costs of drug and alcohol rehab in Memphis vary widely and depend on several factors, including:

Comparing the Cost of Rehab in Memphis

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 Memphis vs. Tennessee vs. the National Average

Cost of Drug Rehab in Memphis vs. Nearby Cities

How to Pay for Addiction Treatment in Memphis?

There are many ways to pay for drug rehab in Memphis. Most rehab treatment centers accept cash or self-payment, as well as private health insurance. However, there are many treatment centers in Memphis 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 Memphis.

Top Insurers for Drug Rehab in Memphis

Aetna is the most widely-accepted insurance for drug rehabs in Memphis, with 13 treatment centers in the city accepting their insurance. Blue Cross Blue Shield is the 2nd most popular with 13 treatment centers accepting it followed by Humana in 3rd accepted by 12 drug rehabs.

Drug Use in Memphis

Memphis has the 340th 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 Shelby county that have reported ever using the following drugs, so these numbers should not be interpreted as direct evidence of current drug use in Memphis or Shelby county as a whole.

In 2023, Memphis had the 7th highest number narcotics violations out of 330 cities nationwide, with a total of 3869 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 Memphis.

Memphis
3869
Nashville, Tennessee
2171
Knoxville, Tennessee
1883
Chattanooga, Tennessee
1594

All values are per 100,000 population.

Source: https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/LATEST/webapp/#/pages/explorer/crime/crime-trend