Calculate the Cost of Addiction Misc: Calculate the Real Costs of Addiction - copyToo often, people calculate the cost of addictions primarily by the actual dollars spent, but that approach minimizes the much more substantial cost of foregone capacity, brain cycles, mental energy and focus that addictions suck away that could be spent on positive things.SectionAddict's CostsFor how many years have you been addicted?How many hours did you spend per week on your addiction?What was the average value of your time over those years? What if anything did you spend per month on your addiction?SectionPartner's CostsHow many years has your partner known about your addiction?How many hours a week was your partner anxious about your addiction?What has the value been of your partner's time over your addiction?SectionTherapy Costs—PersonalHow many months or therapy sessions did YOU get?What did YOU pay per month or per therapy session?—Partner's TherapyHow many months or therapy sessions did your PARTNER get?What did YOUR PARTNER pay per month or per therapy session?—Couples TherapyHow many months or COUPLE'S therapy sessions did you get?What did you pay per month or per COUPLE'S therapy session?TotalsTotal Costs - $ Soft Costs - Foregone time $ Hard Costs - Cash spent $ Collective hours consumed Email Results to Yourself(Optional)Email AddressWhat do you think about these addiction cost estimates?
