Cost of Addiction

  • Substance Abuse Costs Our Nation More than $484 Billion per Year.
  • Each year approximately 40 million debilitating illnesses or injuries occur among Americans as the result of their use of tobacco, alcohol, or another addictive drug.
  • In 2000, approximately 460,000 deaths were attributable to illicit drug abuse….
  • 60% of adults in Federal prisons are there for drug-related crimes (The National Institute on Drug Abuse).
  • One full year of imprisonment costs approximately $18,400 per person.

PRICE OF ADDICTION

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  • Cocaine Habit: $250,000.
  • Legal Fees: $75,000
  • Hospitalization: $65,000
  • Drug Rehab: $80,000 (Except Twin Town Treatment Center is a deal at $4,200)
  • Bar Tab: $25,000
  • Bail Bonds: $30,000
  • Pawn Shop: $17,000
  • Marijuana Habit : $19,000
  • Court Cost: $15,000 & Up
  • Property Loss: $180,000
  • Child Support: $35,000
  • Family Court Costs: $15,000
  • Divorce Settlement: $80,000
  • Probation: $42,000

Total Cost: $963,000
Dignity at no extra charge
Pain and Misery Fully Refundable Anytime

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