Alcohol & Drug Rehabs in Madison, Wisconsin

The cost of drug and alcohol rehab in Madison depends upon several factors. Inpatient tends to be more expensive than outpatient because you receive more intensive treatment plus room and board. The length of the program also affects the cost.⁶

In addition, the cost of care climbs with its amenities, such as recreational facilities (pool, tennis courts, etc.), the exclusiveness of the facility, and the breadth of treatments offered (equine therapy, meditation, yoga, art therapy, nutritionists, etc.).

There are rehabs that take private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare. If you have private insurance, please call the number on the back of your card to verify how much it covers.

Madison also has government- and state-funded addiction treatment centers that are less expensive. Please call one of our specialists for help finding a facility that meets your needs and financial situation.

Madison, Wisconsin, topped the list of best small to mid-sized U.S. cities to live in, according to Livability’s 2021 poll.¹ This was due, in part, to Madison’s strong economy, quality healthcare, affordable housing, and many amenities. Plenty of outdoor recreation and Madison’s scenic location between Lakes Mendota and Monona add to its appeal. But Madison shares the rest of the nation’s troubles with alcohol and drug abuse or substance use disorders (SUDs). If you are struggling with addiction, there are more than 15 accredited alcohol and drug rehab centers in Madison that can get you on the path to recovery.²

In 2019, about 24% of people in Wisconsin admitted to binge drinking in the last month

About nine out of every 10 residents admitted to illicit drug use in the previous month.³

In 2020, Dane County reported 225 alcohol-related deaths and 138 drug overdose deaths. ^4,5

Nearly nine out of 10 people who died from drug overdoses had opioids in their system.⁵

For 2020, Dane County reported 225 alcohol-related deaths and 138 drug overdose deaths. ^4,5 Drug overdose deaths increased by 39% over the number of deaths in 2016.⁵ Nearly nine out of 10 people who died from drug overdoses had opioids in their system. Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, was a frequent culprit.⁵

Nearly 78% of people who died from drug overdoses were white and 16% were Black. Even though fewer Black people died overall, they were three times more likely to die from drug overdoses than white people based on Dane County’s demographics.⁵

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