Addicts could save $18k+ per decade by quitting in 2025, experts say

DALLAS (KDAF) — A new study highlighting the financial benefits of substance use disorder recovery found that addicts could save over $18,000 per decade by quitting in 2025.

The Zinnia Health study analyzed the latest U.S. average retail costs per dosage from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to estimate savings for people who quit using specific drugs, on a once-a-week basis over the next five decades.

Significant findings include:

Potential 10-Year Savings from Quitting Drugs

Drug Dosage Average Retail Price Total Savings
Ecstasy- type substances Pill $35.25 $18,330
Pharmaceutical opioids Pill $31.00 $16,120
Heroin 100 mg $26.20 $13,624
Amphetamine 100 mg $20.30 $10,556
Methamphetamine Pill $20.05 $10,426
Marijuana (herb) 300 mg $15.30 $7,956
LSD Tab $10.33 $5,372
Cocaine salts 20 mg $9.64 $5,013
Other hallucinogens Cigarette $8.69 $4,519
Hashish (resin) 300 mg $6.00 $3,120

While this data is based on once-a-week usage, addiction has a wide use range. It is important to note that many addicts will use these substances weekly, daily, or multiple times per day, greatly increasing their savings once abstinent.

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