It is not uncommon for individuals involved in substance abuse to expend all financial resources on their addiction. When it comes time to get help in an Alberta drug treatment center, there may be no money left to cover the costs of such treatment. If the individual is not covered by private health insurance in Alberta, they will need to self pay in order to obtain rehabilitation services. Self pay implies that the individual will need to come up with the money to pay for the costs of drug rehabilitation, costs which will vary depending on the treatment 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 discounted rate or slide scale fee. These options for self pay clients are usually determined based on each individual's circumstances which can include personal income as well as other possible sources of income.