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    Ohio Addiction Treatment & Recovery: Your Path to Healing

    The journey to recovery from substance use disorder can feel overwhelming, but for nearly a million Ohioans, it's a path worth taking. In our state, approximately 980,000 individuals are affected by addiction, and tragically, we've seen 4,950 overdose deaths. These numbers underscore the critical need for accessible, effective care. Yet, amidst these challenges, hope thrives. Ohio is home to 1,260 dedicated treatment centers, offering a wide array of support and resources. The good news? Our state boasts a significant recovery rate of 52.5%, proving that healing is not just possible, but highly achievable with the right support. You are not alone, and a life of recovery is within reach. Explore your options for compassionate care in Ohio today. Know more about Ohio

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    Ohio 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
    433,650
    Overdose Deaths
    4,580
    Treatment Admissions
    74,340
    Recovery Rate
    41.4%

    People Affected Over Time in Ohio

    20192020202120222023202420250150,000300,000450,000600,000

    Overdose & Opioid Deaths in Ohio

    • Opioid Deaths
    • Overdose Deaths
    201920202021202220232024202501,5003,0004,5006,000

    Affected by Age Group (2025)

    Ages 12-17: 30,975
    Ages 18-25: 99,120
    Ages 26-34: 99,120
    Ages 35+: 204,435

    Treatment Facilities (2025)

    470 Total Centers

    Inpatient: 115
    Outpatient: 357

    Economic Impact (Billions USD)

    2019202020212022202320242025$0B$4B$8B$12B$16B

    Substance Statistics (2025)

    Opioid Breakdown in Ohio

    Rx Opioid Misuse
    123,900
    Heroin Use
    18,585
    Fentanyl Deaths
    4,237
    Opioid Disorder
    99,120

    Alcohol Statistics in Ohio

    Past Month Use
    49.4%
    Binge Drinking
    21.7%
    Alcohol Use Disorder
    557,550
    Related Deaths
    3,097

    Stimulant Use in Ohio

    Cocaine Use (Year)
    86,730
    Cocaine Deaths
    433
    Meth Use (Year)
    30,975
    Meth Deaths
    185

    Cannabis Statistics in Ohio

    Past Month Use
    991,200
    Use Disorder
    148,680

    Treatment Access Gap (2025)

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

    Received Treatment
    123,900
    Needed, Not Received
    495,600

    Opioid Use Trends in Ohio

    Historical trends of opioid misuse and disorder

    • Heroin
    • Opioid Disorder
    • Rx Opioids
    2019202020212022202320242025035,00070,000105,000140,000

    Stimulant Use Trends in Ohio

    Historical trends of cocaine and methamphetamine use

    • Cocaine
    • Meth
    2019202020212022202320242025025,00050,00075,000100,000

    Annual Deaths by Substance Type in Ohio

    Yearly deaths attributed to different substances

    • Alcohol
    • Cocaine
    • Fentanyl
    • Meth
    201920202021202220232024202502,0004,0006,0008,000

    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

    Ohio Addiction Questions