Many substance abuse treatment programs in the United States provide payment assistance to people struggling with drug or alcohol addiction and want to get help. The individual in need of treatment can select a treatment program which is a good fit, meaning the treatment curriculum and design of the program will provide them the best results. The addicted person can then consult with one of the treatment professionals at the drug treatment center to go over what kind of payment assistance options are available or that they qualify for. The financial department in most drug and alcohol treatment centers are more than willing to work with potential clients to get them started by offering payment assistance, and if this is unavailable, treatment professionals will usually work with the individual to locate an equivalent or similar rehab facility which is more affordable or that can provide workable financing options so that they can receive the rehabilitation they so desperately need.