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Massachusetts is ranked 27th nationwide in terms of addiction treatment affordability, with an average cost of addiction treatment of $56,725.
$140kMedical Detox
$50kInpatient Rehab
$8kOutpatient Rehab
$7kMethadone Treatment
The costs of drug and alcohol rehab in Massachusetts vary widely and depend on several factors, including:
Treatment
Insurance
Specialty
Duration
Amenities
Funding
Location
Facility
Compare the Cost of Addiction Treatment in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts vs. the National Average
Massachusetts
$56,725
National Average
$57,193
Cost of Drug Rehab in Massachusetts vs. Nearby States
Compare Cost of Treatment in Top Massachusetts Cities
Massachusetts
$56,725
Boston
$63,165
Worcester
$52,605
Springfield
$45,207
How to Pay for Addiction Treatment in Massachusetts?
There are many ways to pay for drug rehab in Massachusetts. Most treatment centers accept cash or self-payment, as well as private health insurance. However, there are many treatment centers in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.
359 accept self-payment or cash
351 accept private health insurance
10 offer free treatment
373 accept Massachusetts Medicaid coverage
315 accept Medicare
221 offer low-cost treatment
224 offer sliding-scale fees
208 accept TRICARE coverage
Insurance for Drug Rehab in Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield is the most widely-accepted insurance for drug rehabs in Massachusetts, with 274 treatment centers in the state accepting their insurance. Aetna is the 2nd most popular with 255 treatment centers accepting it followed by UnitedHealth Group in 3rd accepted by 251 drug rehabs.
Massachusetts Rehab Admissions in 2023
Massachusetts is ranked 10th nationwide in drug rehab admissions, with 922 rehab admissions per 100,000 population in 2023, which is higher than than the U.S. national average of 621 admissions per 100,000.
The following are the number of Massachusetts 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.
19,705
Alcohol
1,290
Marijuana
25,359
Heroin
4,139
Other Opiates
559
Meth
3,807
Cocaine
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. National survey of substance abuse treatment services (N-SSATS).
Drug Overdoses in Massachusetts in 2024
Massachusetts is ranked 22nd nationwide in terms of annual drug overdoses, with an average of 31.7 overdoses per 100,000 population and a total of 2,223 overdoses in 2023.
Opioid abuse accounted for 88% of all drug overdoses in Massachusetts, with a total of 1,948 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 Massachusetts
Narcotics Violations
Massachusetts is ranked 48th for drug and narcotics-related violations, with an estimated 122 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
Massachusetts has the 43rd highest rate of drunk driving in the nation, with a total of 108 DUI arrests per 100,000 people in 2023 (and 7,591 total DUI arrests).
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