It is not unusual for people engaged in substance abuse to deplete all resources on their addiction. When it comes time to get help in an Alma drug treatment facility, there may be nothing remaining to cover the costs of such treatment. If the person is not covered by private health insurance in Alma, they will need to self pay in order to receive treatment services. Self pay implies that the person will need to come up with the financial resources to cover the costs of drug rehab, costs which can vary depending on the rehabilitation option 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 determine if any payment assistance can be offered in the form of a discounted rate or sliding scale fee. These options for self pay clients are usually decided based on each individual's circumstances which can include household income and other possible sources of income.