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Does cost of the Teen Challenge drug recovery program (a Christian based program) qualify as a medical expense? Wouldn't it be considered "therapeutic treatment"?

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June 5, 2019
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My daughter spent 9 months in the "Teen Challenge" drug addiction program. Teen Challenge is a Christian based, mutual support, positive roll model and teaching program that specializes in drug addictions. I am wondering if she can deduct the cost of this program as medical expenses, since it was basically in-patient therapeutic care.

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Best answer by KrisD15

Yes, according to the IRS:

"You can include in medical expenses amounts you pay for an inpatient's treatment at a therapeutic center for drug addiction. This includes meals and lodging at the center during treatment."

Click here for IRS Pub 502

KrisD15Answer

Yes, according to the IRS:

"You can include in medical expenses amounts you pay for an inpatient's treatment at a therapeutic center for drug addiction. This includes meals and lodging at the center during treatment."

Click here for IRS Pub 502

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