ADDICTION IN AMERICA
An Epidemic
To increase awareness and understanding about addiction and substance use disorder (SUD) in America, we continue to gather and update the latest statistics, news items, studies, etc.
Statistics
Overdoses are now the leading cause of preventable death among people ages 18 to 45.
Overdoses are now the leading cause of preventable death among people ages 18 to 45.
Overdoses are now the leading cause of preventable death among people ages 18 to 45.
Ahead of suicide, traffic accidents and gun violence, according to federal data.
Over 100,000 people die from overdoses in America each year.
Overdoses are now the leading cause of preventable death among people ages 18 to 45.
Overdoses are now the leading cause of preventable death among people ages 18 to 45.
Source: CDC
20 million Americans suffer from substance use disorder (SUD).
Overdoses are now the leading cause of preventable death among people ages 18 to 45.
Only 11% of adults with SUD receive treatment and 20% don’t know where to get help.
Source: National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics
Only 11% of adults with SUD receive treatment and 20% don’t know where to get help.
Overdoses are now the leading cause of preventable death among people ages 18 to 45.
Only 11% of adults with SUD receive treatment and 20% don’t know where to get help.
Source: National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services
More than 40% of youth in the US have tried illicit drugs at least once.
Opioids are behind 72% of all overdose deaths. And 53% of overdose deaths are due to fentanyl.
More than 40% of youth in the US have tried illicit drugs at least once.
Moreover, young people who started using drugs early are more likely to develop SUD. Source: “Drug and Alcohol Use.”
Opioids kill more than 136 Americans every day.
Opioids are behind 72% of all overdose deaths. And 53% of overdose deaths are due to fentanyl.
More than 40% of youth in the US have tried illicit drugs at least once.
Source: National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics
Opioids are behind 72% of all overdose deaths. And 53% of overdose deaths are due to fentanyl.
Opioids are behind 72% of all overdose deaths. And 53% of overdose deaths are due to fentanyl.
Opioids are behind 72% of all overdose deaths. And 53% of overdose deaths are due to fentanyl.
Source: National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics
Among prescription opioid misusers, 51% got the drug through a relative or friend.
Opioids are behind 72% of all overdose deaths. And 53% of overdose deaths are due to fentanyl.
Opioids are behind 72% of all overdose deaths. And 53% of overdose deaths are due to fentanyl.
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
$35 billion: The Federal budget for drug control in 2020.
$35 billion: The Federal budget for drug control in 2020.
$35 billion: The Federal budget for drug control in 2020.
Source: National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics