In the United States, over 48 million people suffer from addiction – that’s one in six people over the age of 12. [1]

Nearly 50 percent of people in the U.S. know someone who has suffered or is currently struggling with a substance use disorder. [2]

It’s important to note that we also have over 20 million Americans in recovery today, proving that you can treat and recover from this illness. [1]

Sources:

[1] Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2023). National Survey on Drug Use and Health 

[2] Gramlich, J. (2017). Nearly half of Americans have a family member or close friend who’s been addicted to drugs. Pew Research Center.