Originally Posted by
Coldfusion 
I think we also need to be mindful of telling people to "Just call 911." This can lead to a $1,000 ambulance bill and a $10,000 hospital bill, and may have life-changing consequences. Sometimes a quick search can find local, no-cost detox programs.
Yes. I have seen this happen, and alcoholics in my area know that if you don't have insurance, you will have to pay a hefty sum of money. And money is scarce when you are in the throes of this disease.