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Financial Cost$$$ Of Addiction

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Dec.27, 2018 – That the vast majority (82%) said their loved one experienced adverse financial effects due to their substance abuse disorder may not surprise you. But these specifics may: 65% said the person borrowed and/or asked for money from them; 48% said he or she depleted their savings and 11% cited a filing for bankruptcy. A person addicted to cocaine or heroin can spend over $10,000 a year to support the habit; rehab facilities can cost $30,000 a month.

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