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Research-backed addiction statistics and data for 195 countries and all US states
Key Statistics at a Glance
Data from verified official sources
12,217,169People AffectedImpacted by substance use disorders
42.2%Recovery RateSuccessful treatment outcomes
95,794Annual DeathsOverdose fatalities reported
195+CountriesGlobal data coverage
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Statistics compiled from WHO, UNODC, SAMHSA, CDC, and national health ministries
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Comprehensive addiction data for 195 countries and all 51 US states
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Global Addiction & Substance Use Statistics (2024-2025)
Substance use disorders affect over 64 million Americans. Overdose deaths declined 24.5% in 2025, though treatment access remains a critical challenge with only 1 in 11 receiving help.
| Category | Statistics | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Total Drug Users | 292 million people used drugs worldwide | 5.8%of global population aged 15-64 |
| Cannabis Users | 228 million cannabis users | 4.3%most used drug globally |
| Opioid Users | 60 million opioid users | 1.2%including prescription opioids |
| Amphetamine Users | 30 million amphetamine users | 0.6%including methamphetamine |
| Cocaine Users | 23 million cocaine users | 0.5%globally |
| Drug Use Disorders | 64 million with drug use disorders | 22%of all drug users |
| Alcohol Use | 2.3 billion people consume alcohol | 43%of global population 15+ |
| Alcohol Use Disorder | 400 million with AUD | 7.5%of drinkers worldwide |
| Drug-Related Deaths | 600,000 drug-related deaths annually | 1.3%of all deaths globally |
| Opioid Overdose Deaths | 128,000 opioid overdose deaths | 21%of drug-related deaths |
| Injection Drug Users | 13.9 million inject drugs | 0.28%of global population |
| Treatment Gap | Only 1 in 11 receive treatment | 9%treatment access rate |
Data sources: UNODC World Drug Report 2024, WHO Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health 2024
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