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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 (2020)

    People Affected
    5,538,764

    1.7% of population

    Drug Overdose Deaths
    91,799

    Opioid: 68,630

    Treatment Centers
    7,237

    Verified facilities

    Treatment Gap
    83%

    Not receiving treatment

    Population
    331,000,000
    Alcohol Deaths
    0
    Economic Cost
    $184B
    Recovery Rate
    36.6%
    Treatment Admissions
    949,501
    Prevalence Rate
    1.7%
    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 (2020)

    Affected by Age Group

    Ages 12-17: 395,626
    Ages 18-25: 1,266,003
    Ages 26-34: 1,266,003
    Ages 35+: 2,611,131

    Treatment Facilities

    7,237 Total Centers

    Inpatient: 1,805
    Outpatient: 5,388

    Substance Statistics (2020)

    Opioid Crisis in the United States

    Rx Opioid Misuse
    1,582,504
    Heroin Use
    237,374
    Fentanyl Deaths
    32,745
    Opioid Disorder
    1,266,003

    Alcohol Statistics

    Alcohol Use Disorder
    7,121,264
    Related Deaths
    39,562

    Stimulant Statistics

    Cocaine Use
    1,107,751
    Cocaine Deaths
    5,524
    Meth Use
    395,626
    Meth Deaths
    2,362

    Cannabis Statistics

    Past Month Use
    12,660,032
    Cannabis Use Disorder
    1,899,003

    Treatment Centers in United States

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    Data Methodology & Sources

    Understanding how we collect and present addiction statistics