It is not unusual for people involved in substance abuse to deplete all financial resources on their addiction. When it comes time to get help in an Alton drug rehab center, there may be no money left over to cover the costs of such treatment. If the person is not covered by private health insurance in Alton, they will need to self pay in order to receive rehabilitation services. Self pay implies that the individual will need to come up with the money to cover the costs of drug rehab, costs which can vary depending on the rehabilitation type which is being considered. If the self pay option is the only way to pay for drug rehabilitation, potential treatment clients can work with treatment counselors to find out if any payment assistance can be offered in the form of a reduced rate or slide scale fee. These payment assistance options for self pay clients are usually decided based on each individual's personal situation which can include personal income and other potential sources of income.