About ClearCostRecovery
Making addiction treatment costs transparent — because understanding what care costs shouldn't be a barrier to getting help.
Our Mission
Every year, millions of Americans face a difficult reality: they need addiction treatment, but have no idea what it will cost. Insurance coverage is confusing. Facility pricing is opaque. And the stress of financial uncertainty stops too many people from ever picking up the phone.
ClearCostRecovery exists to change that. We are an independent educational resource — not a treatment facility — dedicated to making addiction treatment costs transparent, understandable, and accessible. Our goal is simple: give people the information they need to make informed decisions about treatment, so cost is never the reason someone doesn't get help.
We believe that every person with a substance use disorder deserves to know what treatment options are available, what those options cost, and how their insurance can help cover the expense. That's what we do — clearly, honestly, and without hidden agendas.
Our Methodology
Our cost estimates and treatment data are built on a rigorous, multi-source research methodology. We aggregate data from federal, state, and private sources to provide the most accurate picture of addiction treatment costs in every state.
SAMHSA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration facility data, treatment modality statistics, and national survey results form the foundation of our facility counts and program availability data.
CDC & NIDA
Centers for Disease Control overdose mortality data and National Institute on Drug Abuse research provide the epidemiological context for substance-specific and state-level analysis.
CMS & Census Bureau
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services enrollment reports and U.S. Census American Community Survey data drive our insurance market analysis and uninsured rate calculations.
State Health Departments
Each state page incorporates data directly from state health departments, substance abuse agencies, and insurance regulators — ensuring local accuracy alongside national benchmarks.
Every data point on our site includes its source and year. We cross-reference multiple sources to ensure accuracy and update our content as new data becomes available.
Our Team
ClearCostRecovery is maintained by a multidisciplinary team committed to accuracy and compassion:
Licensed Clinical Reviewers
All clinical content — treatment recommendations, detox protocols, and medication-assisted treatment information — is reviewed by licensed behavioral health professionals to ensure medical accuracy.
Health Insurance Specialists
Our insurance coverage guides are developed by specialists who understand plan structures, network requirements, prior authorization processes, and the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.
Addiction Treatment Researchers
Our research team tracks federal and state data releases, monitors policy changes, and continuously updates cost estimates to reflect real-world treatment pricing across all 50 states.
Our Standards
We hold ourselves to a strict set of editorial and ethical standards that guide every page we publish:
Evidence-Based Content
Every claim is backed by data from recognized federal agencies, peer-reviewed research, or verified state-level sources. We never publish unsourced statistics or anecdotal cost figures.
Person-First Language
We use person-first, non-stigmatizing language in all content. You will never see terms like "addict" or "substance abuser" on our site — we refer to "people with substance use disorders" and "people in recovery" because language matters.
No Guaranteed Outcomes
Addiction treatment is deeply personal, and outcomes vary by individual. We never promise specific success rates, guaranteed results, or "cure" language. Our role is to inform, not to make medical promises.
Regular Updates
Treatment costs, insurance policies, and overdose statistics change. We review and update our content on a regular cycle, and every page displays the data year so readers know exactly how current our information is.
Full Source Citations
Every data point includes a named source and, where available, a direct link to the original dataset. We believe transparency about our sources is just as important as transparency about costs.
Have Questions?
We're here to help you understand treatment costs and navigate your options.