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    Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Treatment And Rehabs In New York

    New York State is home to nearly 20 million residents and is a leader in addiction treatment innovation. From the metropolitan New York City area to upstate communities, the state offers diverse treatment options. New York faces significant challenges with opioid addiction, particularly fentanyl-related deaths, but has pioneered many harm reduction and treatment initiatives. Know more about New York

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    New York Addiction Statistics

    Data sourced from CDC/SAMHSA

    Data Notes: "Total Affected" and "Treatment Admissions" are estimates based on SAMHSA NSDUH surveys. "Recovery Rate" is a derived metric. Overdose deaths are from CDC WONDER and state vital statistics.
    Total Affected
    682,500
    Overdose Deaths
    5,786
    Treatment Admissions
    117,000
    Recovery Rate
    37.9%

    People Affected Over Time in New York

    20192020202120222023202420250200,000400,000600,000800,000

    Overdose & Opioid Deaths in New York

    • Opioid Deaths
    • Overdose Deaths
    201920202021202220232024202502,0004,0006,0008,000

    Affected by Age Group (2023)

    Ages 12-17: 7%Ages 18-25: 23%Ages 26-34: 23%Ages 35+: 47%
    Ages 12-17: 48,750
    Ages 18-25: 156,000
    Ages 26-34: 156,000
    Ages 35+: 321,750

    Treatment Facilities (2023)

    782 Total Centers

    Inpatient: 25%Outpatient: 75%
    Inpatient: 198
    Outpatient: 583

    Economic Impact (Billions USD)

    2019202020212022202320242025$0B$7B$14B$21B$28B

    Substance Statistics (2023)

    Opioid Breakdown in New York

    Rx Opioid Misuse
    195,000
    Heroin Use
    29,250
    Fentanyl Deaths
    5,616
    Opioid Disorder
    156,000

    Alcohol Statistics in New York

    Past Month Use
    56.4%
    Binge Drinking
    21.8%
    Alcohol Use Disorder
    877,500
    Related Deaths
    4,875

    Stimulant Use in New York

    Cocaine Use (Year)
    136,500
    Cocaine Deaths
    682
    Meth Use (Year)
    48,750
    Meth Deaths
    292

    Cannabis Statistics in New York

    Past Month Use
    1,560,000
    Use Disorder
    234,000

    Treatment Access Gap (2023)

    Showing the gap between those who received treatment and those who needed but did not receive it

    Received Treatment
    195,000
    Needed, Not Received
    780,000

    Opioid Use Trends in New York

    Historical trends of opioid misuse and disorder

    • Heroin
    • Opioid Disorder
    • Rx Opioids
    2019202020212022202320242025055,000110,000165,000220,000

    Stimulant Use Trends in New York

    Historical trends of cocaine and methamphetamine use

    • Cocaine
    • Meth
    2019202020212022202320242025040,00080,000120,000160,000

    Annual Deaths by Substance Type in New York

    Yearly deaths attributed to different substances

    • Alcohol
    • Cocaine
    • Fentanyl
    • Meth
    201920202021202220232024202503,5007,00010,50014,000

    Data Methodology & Sources

    Understanding how we collect, process, and present addiction statistics

    Official Government Data Sources

    All statistics are sourced from official U.S. government agencies

    SAMHSA NSDUH
    SAMHSA • Updated 2024
    National Survey on Drug Use and Health
    CDC WONDER
    CDC • Updated 2023
    Multiple Cause of Death Database
    NIDA
    NIH • Updated 2024
    Drug use trends and research
    TEDS
    SAMHSA • Updated 2022
    Treatment Episode Data Set

    Data Source: CDC WONDER Database

    FAQ

    New York Addiction Questions