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    United States Addiction Statistics

    Comprehensive addiction statistics aggregated from all 51 US states and territories. Data sourced from SAMHSA, CDC, and state health departments.

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    Key Statistics (2019)

    People Affected
    5,161,119

    1.6% of population

    Drug Overdose Deaths
    70,630

    Opioid: 49,860

    Treatment Centers
    7,195

    Verified facilities

    Treatment Gap
    83%

    Not receiving treatment

    Population
    331,000,000
    Alcohol Deaths
    0
    Economic Cost
    $171B
    Recovery Rate
    35.0%
    Treatment Admissions
    884,760
    Prevalence Rate
    1.6%
    Source:SAMHSA NSDUH, CDC WONDERView Source

    Historical Trends (2019-2025)

    People Affected Over Time

    201920202021202220232024202502,000,0004,000,0006,000,0008,000,000

    Overdose & Opioid Deaths

    • Drug Overdose
    • Opioid Deaths
    2019202020212022202320242025030,00060,00090,000120,000

    Drug vs Alcohol Related Deaths

    • Alcohol Related
    • Drug Overdose
    2019202020212022202320242025030,00060,00090,000120,000

    Economic Impact (Billions USD)

    2019202020212022202320242025$0B$60B$120B$180B$240B

    Demographics & Facilities (2019)

    Affected by Age Group

    Ages 12-17: 368,650
    Ages 18-25: 1,179,683
    Ages 26-34: 1,179,683
    Ages 35+: 2,433,098

    Treatment Facilities

    7,195 Total Centers

    Inpatient: 1,794
    Outpatient: 5,405

    Substance Statistics (2019)

    Opioid Crisis in the United States

    Rx Opioid Misuse
    1,474,605
    Heroin Use
    221,187
    Fentanyl Deaths
    26,533
    Opioid Disorder
    1,179,683

    Alcohol Statistics

    Alcohol Use Disorder
    6,635,721
    Related Deaths
    36,860

    Stimulant Statistics

    Cocaine Use
    1,032,217
    Cocaine Deaths
    5,148
    Meth Use
    368,650
    Meth Deaths
    2,197

    Cannabis Statistics

    Past Month Use
    11,796,847
    Cannabis Use Disorder
    1,769,524

    Treatment Centers in United States

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    Data Methodology & Sources

    Understanding how we collect and present addiction statistics