“How much is the treatment?” is a fair question, and many families put off the decision because they do not know the answer or fear surprises. This is why we state our prices clearly here, and explain what raises or lowers the cost, and what you should get in return anywhere you choose, at Eradah or elsewhere.
How much does addiction treatment cost at Eradah?
These are “starting from” prices, meaning the minimum for a month of residential care. The final price is set after a comprehensive medical and psychological assessment, because the needs of a patient who uses only hashish are very different from those of a patient who mixes tramadol with pregabalin and has depression or psychosis. Every patient or family receives the details of the plan, what it includes, and the expected cost in writing before starting.
What determines the cost of addiction treatment?
Full 24-hour residential care costs more than a day program, and a day program costs more than an outpatient clinic.
Most patients need at least three months of effective treatment, starting with residential care and then moving to lighter levels.
Withdrawal from alcohol, sedatives and mixed substances needs more medical supervision and more tests.
Depression, psychosis and anxiety need a psychiatrist, medication and extra follow-up.
Family sessions and the family program are an essential part of treatment and affect the plan.
A relapse prevention program for months after the residential stay protects what was spent on treatment.
Is outpatient treatment cheaper?
Yes, usually, because the patient sleeps at home and does not bear the cost of residence and round-the-clock supervision. Outpatient treatment and the day program suit stable cases after assessment, or someone who has finished a residential stay and needs to continue treatment. But it is not a substitute for residential care when withdrawal is dangerous, the environment is full of triggers, or there is unstable mental illness. The saving here may end in a relapse that costs more. You will find the details of this decision in the guide to treating addiction at home.
What should the price of addiction treatment include?
The price alone says nothing. Two places with the same price can differ completely in what they provide. Before you pay anywhere, make sure the program includes:
- An official license from the Ministry of Health, and real medical supervision, not just “supervisors.”
- A psychiatrist specialized in addiction treatment who follows the case, not a passing visit.
- Safe detox with appropriate medication and 24-hour nursing.
- Daily or near-daily individual and group psychological therapy.
- A family program, and a written plan for after discharge.
- Complete clarity on cost: what is included, what is charged separately, and the early-discharge policy.
- Respect for the patient’s dignity and confidentiality, and a ban on any violence or physical punishment.
Why can cheap treatment cost you more?
Unlicensed places offering “treatment” at very low prices are widespread, and many rely on confinement alone, with no doctor and no program. The result is often that the patient leaves after weeks with nothing changed, or goes through withdrawal complications without care, or is treated in a humiliating way that makes him refuse any treatment afterward. Worse, a relapse after poor treatment makes the family pay twice, and the patient loses faith in the very idea of treatment.
Is there free addiction treatment in Egypt?
Yes. The Fund for Drug Control and Treatment of Addiction provides treatment free of charge and in confidence through its hotline 16023 and its partner centers, and there are government hospitals run by the General Secretariat of Mental Health. These are options that deserve respect and may suit many people, and we explain them in detail in the guide to free addiction treatment in Egypt. Those who need immediate residential care with higher privacy, a dedicated team and a program covering all stages of treatment turn to licensed private centers.
How do you compare prices fairly?
- Ask about the monthly price and what it includes in detail, not about the “price of the course.”
- Ask about the number of doctors, therapists and nurses compared with the number of patients.
- Ask about the detox plan: who supervises it, what medications are available, and what happens in an emergency.
- Ask for a description of a full day inside the program.
- Ask about follow-up after discharge and whether it has a separate cost.
- Visit the place if you can, or ask for a video tour.
At Eradah you can ask all of this in the free first consultation, before any commitment. The right decision begins with clear information, not with pressure or promises.