The United States is in midst of an epidemic. By the time you finish reading this paragraph, over $80,000 has been poured into the war on drugs, over $95,000 has been spent on treating substance abuse, more than 400 new opiate prescriptions have been written and $190,000 has been spent buying illegal drugs.The following includes real-time counters to put into perspective the cost of drug addiction compared to the cost of treating it at professional drug detox and rehab centers. If you or someone you know is ready to get help, we urge you to find a detox center near you using our directory.