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May 31, 2026Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly0 citations

The cost of not treating addiction

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RKRob Kent

Key Points

  • This analysis investigates the economic repercussions of untreated addiction on society.
  • Qualitative assessment of public perspectives on addiction treatment
  • Evaluation of the financial burden associated with untreated addiction
  • Increased healthcare costs due to untreated addiction
  • Higher rates of crime and social issues linked to addiction
  • Lost productivity leading to economic downturns

Abstract

I have been asked (more than once) why I should care about addiction treatment when there are other “important” issues that matter to more people. Many ask as they are focused on the ever‐increasing cost of living.

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Rob Kent (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1bd1555783ba022b6fcebehttps://doi.org/10.1002/adaw.34934
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