Relapse Cost Calculator
Estimate the financial cost of returning to smoking, vaping, alcohol, or cannabis for days, weeks, or months.
What did a relapse cost—and what can you do next?
Estimate the financial cost of a smoking, vaping, alcohol, or cannabis relapse without treating the setback as failure.
Formula used
Relapse cost = daily spending after return × number of relapse days. The result is direct spending only.
Worked example
A five-day return at 12 per day is an estimated 60. Restarting today prevents that amount from becoming a longer projection.
Make the result more accurate
Use actual purchase totals when available. The calculator intentionally avoids moral judgement; it is a planning aid, not a measure of recovery success or health damage.
Useful next steps
Reset your quit plan · Open Craving Rescue · Update your tracker
Frequently asked questions
Does one slip erase my progress?
No. A slip does not remove what you learned or the time you previously stayed quit.
What costs are included?
Only the direct daily spending and number of days you enter.
Where can I get support?
Use the resources page to find reputable quit and recovery services, or speak with a healthcare professional.
Continue your quit journey
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