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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 (2021)

    People Affected
    5,979,347

    1.8% of population

    Drug Overdose Deaths
    106,699

    Opioid: 80,411

    Treatment Centers
    7,264

    Verified facilities

    Treatment Gap
    83%

    Not receiving treatment

    Population
    331,000,000
    Alcohol Deaths
    0
    Economic Cost
    $199B
    Recovery Rate
    37.3%
    Treatment Admissions
    1,025,030
    Prevalence Rate
    1.8%
    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 (2021)

    Affected by Age Group

    Ages 12-17: 427,091
    Ages 18-25: 1,366,708
    Ages 26-34: 1,366,708
    Ages 35+: 2,818,830

    Treatment Facilities

    7,264 Total Centers

    Inpatient: 1,808
    Outpatient: 5,359

    Substance Statistics (2021)

    Opioid Crisis in the United States

    Rx Opioid Misuse
    1,708,385
    Heroin Use
    256,252
    Fentanyl Deaths
    39,963
    Opioid Disorder
    1,366,708

    Alcohol Statistics

    Alcohol Use Disorder
    7,687,728
    Related Deaths
    42,699

    Stimulant Statistics

    Cocaine Use
    1,195,868
    Cocaine Deaths
    5,966
    Meth Use
    427,091
    Meth Deaths
    2,548

    Cannabis Statistics

    Past Month Use
    13,667,080
    Cannabis Use Disorder
    2,050,061

    Treatment Centers in United States

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    Data Methodology & Sources

    Understanding how we collect and present addiction statistics