The explosion in drug and alcohol abuse in recent years has made Drug Rehab a very good business model. With some centers charging $50,000 a month or more, there is clearly quite a profit to be made. With insurance companies drastically cutting what they are willing to pay for Drug Rehab, many not even paying for the traditional full 30 days anymore, most facilities are private, and paid directly by the individual seeking treatment.
Many Drug Rehab centers are owned by large holding companies, with each operating multiple facilities that treat problems other than drug addiction as well. With addiction still on the rise, it does not appear that this business will slow down.