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Table 5.1A – Substance Use Disorder for Specific Substances in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Substance Use Disorder Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
DRUGS OR ALCOHOL1,2 46,251 2,224 44,027 8,550 35,477
DRUGS1,2 24,021 1,763 22,258 5,467 16,791
Marijuana 16,267 1,256 15,012 4,824 10,188
Cocaine 1,408 7 1,400 252 1,148
Heroin 1,006 2 1,005 63 942
Hallucinogens 493 48 445 201 244
Inhalants 335 84 251 87 164
Methamphetamine 1,602 20 1,582 111 1,471
Any Use of Prescription Psychotherapeutics2 7,385 535 6,850 895 5,954
Pain Relievers2 5,008 259 4,749 414 4,335
Stimulants2 1,505 245 1,260 379 881
Tranquilizers or Sedatives2 2,212 127 2,085 303 1,783
Tranquilizers2 1,715 91 1,624 249 1,375
Sedatives2 909 55 854 99 754
Any Use of Opioids2 5,559 259 5,300 438 4,862
Any Use of Central Nervous System Stimulants2 4,138 255 3,883 625 3,258
ALCOHOL 29,544 894 28,649 5,012 23,637
BOTH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL1,2 7,313 433 6,880 1,928 4,952
DRUGS ONLY (NO ALCOHOL USE DISORDER)1,2 16,708 1,330 15,378 3,538 11,839
ALCOHOL ONLY (NO DRUG USE DISORDER)1,2 22,230 461 21,769 3,083 18,685
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria.
1 Drug use includes the use of marijuana (including vaping), cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or methamphetamine in the past year or any use (i.e., not necessarily misuse) of prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives in the past year.
2 Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. These estimates include prescription drug use disorder data from all past year users of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.1B – Substance Use Disorder for Specific Substances in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group, Percentages, 2021
Substance Use Disorder Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
DRUGS OR ALCOHOL1,2 16.5 8.5 17.3 25.6 16.1
DRUGS1,2 8.6 6.8 8.8 16.3 7.6
Marijuana 5.8 4.8 5.9 14.4 4.6
Cocaine 0.5 0.0 0.6 0.8 0.5
Heroin 0.4 0.0 0.4 0.2 0.4
Hallucinogens 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.6 0.1
Inhalants 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.1
Methamphetamine 0.6 0.1 0.6 0.3 0.7
Any Use of Prescription Psychotherapeutics2 2.6 2.1 2.7 2.7 2.7
Pain Relievers2 1.8 1.0 1.9 1.2 2.0
Stimulants2 0.5 0.9 0.5 1.1 0.4
Tranquilizers or Sedatives2 0.8 0.5 0.8 0.9 0.8
Tranquilizers2 0.6 0.3 0.6 0.7 0.6
Sedatives2 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3
Any Use of Opioids2 2.0 1.0 2.1 1.3 2.2
Any Use of Central Nervous System Stimulants2 1.5 1.0 1.5 1.9 1.5
ALCOHOL 10.6 3.4 11.3 15.0 10.7
BOTH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL1,2 2.6 1.7 2.7 5.8 2.2
DRUGS ONLY (NO ALCOHOL USE DISORDER)1,2 6.0 5.1 6.1 10.6 5.4
ALCOHOL ONLY (NO DRUG USE DISORDER)1,2 7.9 1.8 8.6 9.2 8.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria.
1 Drug use includes the use of marijuana (including vaping), cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or methamphetamine in the past year or any use (i.e., not necessarily misuse) of prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives in the past year.
2 Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. These estimates include prescription drug use disorder data from all past year users of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.2A – Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use Disorder for Specific Substances in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use Disorder Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL 42,880 1,964 40,916 8,333 32,583
ILLICIT DRUGS 20,072 1,477 18,595 5,174 13,421
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics 2,853 221 2,632 501 2,131
Pain Relievers 1,917 130 1,787 227 1,560
Stimulants 739 82 658 228 430
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 851 64 787 173 613
Tranquilizers 727 55 672 166 506
Sedatives 226 12 214 26 188
Misuse of Opioids 2,516 131 2,385 254 2,132
Misuse of Central Nervous System Stimulants 3,441 96 3,344 493 2,851
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL 6,736 408 6,328 1,853 4,475
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit drug or alcohol use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.2B – Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use Disorder for Specific Substances in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group, Percentages, 2021
Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use Disorder Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL 15.3 7.5 16.1 24.9 14.8
ILLICIT DRUGS 7.2 5.7 7.3 15.5 6.1
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics 1.0 0.8 1.0 1.5 1.0
Pain Relievers 0.7 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.7
Stimulants 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.7 0.2
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.3
Tranquilizers 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.2
Sedatives 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1
Misuse of Opioids 0.9 0.5 0.9 0.8 1.0
Misuse of Central Nervous System Stimulants 1.2 0.4 1.3 1.5 1.3
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL 2.4 1.6 2.5 5.5 2.0
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit drug or alcohol use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.3A – Substance Use Disorder Severity Level for Specific Substances in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Substance Any
Substance Use
Disorder
(2021)		 Severity Level
Mild Substance Use
Disorder
(2021)		 Moderate Substance
Use Disorder
(2021)		 Severe Substance Use
Disorder
(2021)
Marijuana 16,267 9,363 4,282 2,623
Cocaine 1,408 594 252 563
Heroin 1,006 258 69 680
Hallucinogens 493 302 115 75
Inhalants 335 212 49 73
Methamphetamine 1,602 279 387 936
Any Use of Prescription Pain Relievers1 5,008 3,253 952 803
Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers2 1,917 749 455 713
Any Use of Prescription Stimulants1 1,505 900 311 294
Misuse of Prescription Stimulants2 739 322 181 236
Any Use of Prescription Tranquilizers1 1,715 970 414 331
Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers2 727 312 147 268
Any Use of Prescription Sedatives1 909 565 214 130
Misuse of Prescription Sedatives2 226 87 61 79
Alcohol 29,544 17,613 6,176 5,754
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
1 These estimates include prescription drug use disorder data from all past year users of prescription drugs.
2 These estimates do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.3B – Substance Use Disorder Severity Level for Specific Substances in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Percentages, 2021
Substance Any
Substance Use
Disorder
(2021)		 Severity Level
Mild Substance Use
Disorder
(2021)		 Moderate Substance
Use Disorder
(2021)		 Severe Substance Use
Disorder
(2021)
Marijuana 5.8 3.3 1.5 0.9
Cocaine 0.5 0.2 0.1 0.2
Heroin 0.4 0.1 0.0 0.2
Hallucinogens 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.0
Inhalants 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0
Methamphetamine 0.6 0.1 0.1 0.3
Any Use of Prescription Pain Relievers1 1.8 1.2 0.3 0.3
Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers2 0.7 0.3 0.2 0.3
Any Use of Prescription Stimulants1 0.5 0.3 0.1 0.1
Misuse of Prescription Stimulants2 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.1
Any Use of Prescription Tranquilizers1 0.6 0.3 0.1 0.1
Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers2 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.1
Any Use of Prescription Sedatives1 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0
Misuse of Prescription Sedatives2 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0
Alcohol 10.6 6.3 2.2 2.1
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
1 These estimates include prescription drug use disorder data from all past year users of prescription drugs.
2 These estimates do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.4A – Drug Use Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Substance Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Age Category Drug Use Disorder1
(2021)		 Alcohol Use Disorder
(2021)		 Substance Use Disorder1
(2021)
TOTAL 24,021 29,544 46,251
12-202 3,708 2,097 4,729
21 or Older2 20,313 27,446 41,522
12-17 1,763 894 2,224
12-13 232 106 295
14-15 527 281 687
16-17 1,003 507 1,242
18 or Older 22,258 28,649 44,027
18-25 5,467 5,012 8,550
18-20 1,945 1,203 2,505
21-25 3,522 3,809 6,046
26 or Older 16,791 23,637 35,477
26-49 11,227 14,658 22,125
26-29 2,895 3,080 4,890
30-34 2,709 3,490 5,266
35-39 2,493 2,846 4,532
40-44 1,687 2,913 3,977
45-49 1,444 2,329 3,460
50 or Older 5,564 8,980 13,352
50-54 1,217 1,895 2,848
55-59 1,237 2,280 3,170
60-64 1,306 1,920 3,033
65 or Older 1,804 2,885 4,301
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table include prescription drug use disorder data from all past year users of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
1 Drug use includes the use of marijuana (including vaping), cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or methamphetamine in the past year or any use (i.e., not necessarily misuse) of prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives in the past year.
2 The 12-20 and 21 or Older rows are included because they are the underage and legal age groups for alcohol.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.4B – Drug Use Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Substance Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2021
Age Category Drug Use Disorder1
(2021)		 Alcohol Use Disorder
(2021)		 Substance Use Disorder1
(2021)
TOTAL 8.6 10.6 16.5
12-202 9.5 5.4 12.1
21 or Older2 8.4 11.4 17.2
12-17 6.8 3.4 8.5
12-13 2.6 1.2 3.3
14-15 6.2 3.3 8.1
16-17 11.7 5.9 14.5
18 or Older 8.8 11.3 17.3
18-25 16.3 15.0 25.6
18-20 14.9 9.2 19.2
21-25 17.3 18.7 29.7
26 or Older 7.6 10.7 16.1
26-49 11.0 14.3 21.6
26-29 16.6 17.7 28.1
30-34 11.9 15.3 23.2
35-39 11.1 12.7 20.3
40-44 8.3 14.3 19.5
45-49 7.5 12.0 17.9
50 or Older 4.7 7.6 11.3
50-54 6.3 9.8 14.7
55-59 5.8 10.7 14.9
60-64 5.8 8.5 13.4
65 or Older 3.3 5.3 7.8
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table include prescription drug use disorder data from all past year users of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
1 Drug use includes the use of marijuana (including vaping), cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or methamphetamine in the past year or any use (i.e., not necessarily misuse) of prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives in the past year.
2 The 12-20 and 21 or Older rows are included because they are the underage and legal age groups for alcohol.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.5A – Drug Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 24,021 1,763 22,258 5,467 16,791
GENDER          
Male 13,429 793 12,636 3,014 9,622
Female 10,592 970 9,622 2,452 7,169
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 19,858 1,312 18,546 4,360 14,186
White 14,523 918 13,604 3,134 10,470
Black or African American 3,465 218 3,246 780 2,466
AIAN 328 * 305 * 213
NHOPI 138 * * * *
Asian 555 51 504 143 361
Two or More Races 850 66 784 188 596
Hispanic or Latino 4,163 451 3,712 1,107 2,605
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 3,146 678 2,468
High School Graduate da da 7,121 1,863 5,258
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 8,183 2,289 5,894
College Graduate da da 3,809 637 3,171
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 8,616 2,018 6,598
Part-Time da da 3,330 1,449 1,881
Unemployed da da 2,353 729 1,625
Other1 da da 7,958 1,271 6,688
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Drug use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table include prescription drug use disorder data from all past year users of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Drug use includes the use of marijuana (including vaping), cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or methamphetamine in the past year or any use (i.e., not necessarily misuse) of prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives in the past year.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.5B – Drug Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 8.6 6.8 8.8 16.3 7.6
GENDER          
Male 9.8 6.0 10.2 18.0 9.0
Female 7.4 7.6 7.4 14.7 6.3
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 8.6 6.8 8.8 17.0 7.7
White 8.5 7.0 8.6 17.7 7.5
Black or African American 10.1 6.2 10.6 17.1 9.4
AIAN 18.3 * 18.8 * 16.4
NHOPI 13.4 * * * *
Asian 3.4 3.5 3.4 7.3 2.8
Two or More Races 15.8 7.2 17.5 20.6 16.7
Hispanic or Latino 8.4 6.8 8.6 14.2 7.4
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 10.9 18.1 9.9
High School Graduate da da 10.2 17.5 8.9
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 10.6 16.3 9.4
College Graduate da da 4.9 12.7 4.3
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 7.5 16.0 6.5
Part-Time da da 10.9 17.7 8.4
Unemployed da da 17.8 23.2 16.1
Other1 da da 8.3 13.3 7.7
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Drug use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table include prescription drug use disorder data from all past year users of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Drug use includes the use of marijuana (including vaping), cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or methamphetamine in the past year or any use (i.e., not necessarily misuse) of prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives in the past year.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.6A – Alcohol Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)		 Aged 12-201
(2021)		 Aged 21+1
(2021)
TOTAL 29,544 894 28,649 5,012 23,637 2,097 27,446
GENDER              
Male 16,588 298 16,291 2,491 13,800 786 15,803
Female 12,955 596 12,359 2,521 9,838 1,312 11,643
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE              
Not Hispanic or Latino 24,406 659 23,747 3,983 19,764 1,622 22,784
White 18,737 526 18,210 3,029 15,181 1,271 17,466
Black or African American 3,473 48 3,425 521 2,904 157 3,316
AIAN 280 * 270 * 160 * 232
NHOPI 144 * 118 * * * 117
Asian 982 * 964 193 771 55 927
Two or More Races 790 31 759 119 641 65 726
Hispanic or Latino 5,138 235 4,902 1,029 3,873 476 4,662
EDUCATION LEVEL              
< High School da da 2,796 351 2,446 da 2,614
High School Graduate da da 7,552 1,382 6,170 da 7,050
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 9,171 2,286 6,885 da 8,654
College Graduate da da 9,130 993 8,136 da 9,129
EMPLOYMENT STATUS              
Full-Time da da 15,315 2,305 13,010 da 14,947
Part-Time da da 3,820 1,164 2,656 da 3,456
Unemployed da da 2,107 516 1,591 da 1,955
Other2 da da 7,407 1,027 6,380 da 7,088
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria.
1 The Aged 12-20 and Aged 21+ columns are included because they are the underage and legal age groups for alcohol.
2 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.6B – Alcohol Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)		 Aged 12-201
(2021)		 Aged 21+1
(2021)
TOTAL 10.6 3.4 11.3 15.0 10.7 5.4 11.4
GENDER              
Male 12.1 2.2 13.2 14.9 12.9 3.9 13.5
Female 9.1 4.7 9.5 15.1 8.7 6.9 9.4
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE              
Not Hispanic or Latino 10.6 3.4 11.3 15.5 10.7 5.6 11.3
White 11.0 4.0 11.5 17.1 10.8 6.5 11.5
Black or African American 10.1 1.4 11.1 11.4 11.1 2.9 11.5
AIAN 15.6 * 16.7 * 12.3 * 15.2
NHOPI 14.0 * 13.4 * * * 14.0
Asian 6.0 * 6.4 9.9 5.9 2.5 6.5
Two or More Races 14.7 3.4 17.0 13.0 18.0 4.8 17.9
Hispanic or Latino 10.3 3.5 11.4 13.2 11.0 4.7 11.8
EDUCATION LEVEL              
< High School da da 9.7 9.4 9.8 da 9.9
High School Graduate da da 10.8 13.0 10.4 da 10.9
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 11.9 16.2 10.9 da 12.1
College Graduate da da 11.7 19.8 11.1 da 11.7
EMPLOYMENT STATUS              
Full-Time da da 13.4 18.3 12.8 da 13.5
Part-Time da da 12.5 14.2 11.9 da 13.0
Unemployed da da 15.9 16.4 15.8 da 16.5
Other2 da da 7.7 10.8 7.4 da 7.8
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria.
1 The Aged 12-20 and Aged 21+ columns are included because they are the underage and legal age groups for alcohol.
2 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.7A – Substance Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 46,251 2,224 44,027 8,550 35,477
GENDER          
Male 25,981 949 25,032 4,566 20,465
Female 20,270 1,275 18,995 3,984 15,011
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 38,425 1,636 36,789 6,774 30,015
White 29,115 1,197 27,919 4,963 22,955
Black or African American 5,878 245 5,634 1,094 4,539
AIAN 496 * 470 * 322
NHOPI 213 * 176 * *
Asian 1,327 51 1,275 281 994
Two or More Races 1,397 81 1,316 262 1,054
Hispanic or Latino 7,826 588 7,238 1,776 5,462
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 5,169 867 4,302
High School Graduate da da 12,357 2,617 9,740
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 14,883 3,732 11,151
College Graduate da da 11,618 1,334 10,284
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 20,905 3,608 17,297
Part-Time da da 6,049 2,112 3,937
Unemployed da da 3,616 959 2,657
Other1 da da 13,456 1,871 11,586
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table include prescription drug use disorder data from all past year users of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Drug use includes the use of marijuana (including vaping), cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or methamphetamine in the past year or any use (i.e., not necessarily misuse) of prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives in the past year.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.7B – Substance Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 16.5 8.5 17.3 25.6 16.1
GENDER          
Male 19.0 7.1 20.3 27.3 19.2
Female 14.2 10.0 14.6 23.8 13.2
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 16.7 8.4 17.5 26.4 16.2
White 17.0 9.1 17.7 28.0 16.4
Black or African American 17.2 6.9 18.3 24.0 17.3
AIAN 27.6 * 29.0 * 24.8
NHOPI 20.7 * 19.9 * *
Asian 8.0 3.5 8.5 14.4 7.6
Two or More Races 25.9 8.8 29.4 28.8 29.5
Hispanic or Latino 15.7 8.9 16.8 22.7 15.5
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 18.0 23.2 17.2
High School Graduate da da 17.7 24.6 16.5
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 19.3 26.5 17.7
College Graduate da da 14.8 26.6 14.0
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 18.3 28.6 17.0
Part-Time da da 19.8 25.8 17.6
Unemployed da da 27.3 30.5 26.3
Other1 da da 14.0 19.6 13.4
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table include prescription drug use disorder data from all past year users of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Drug use includes the use of marijuana (including vaping), cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or methamphetamine in the past year or any use (i.e., not necessarily misuse) of prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives in the past year.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.8A – Drug Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 24,021 1,763 22,258 5,467 16,791
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 4,011 269 3,742 927 2,815
Midwest 5,323 437 4,887 1,196 3,690
South 8,474 563 7,911 1,848 6,063
West 6,213 494 5,719 1,496 4,223
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 12,977 892 12,085 2,914 9,172
Small Metro 7,374 619 6,755 1,835 4,920
Nonmetro 3,669 252 3,417 718 2,699
Urbanized 1,311 119 1,192 315 877
Less Urbanized 1,965 120 1,845 370 1,475
Completely Rural 394 14 380 32 348
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 5,435 391 5,044 1,347 3,697
100-199% 6,202 357 5,845 1,416 4,429
200% or More 12,379 1,015 11,364 2,699 8,665
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 10,463 853 9,609 2,945 6,664
Medicaid/CHIP 8,322 840 7,482 1,487 5,995
Other3 4,749 54 4,695 438 4,257
No Coverage 3,572 120 3,452 856 2,596
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Drug use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table include prescription drug use disorder data from all past year users of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Drug use includes the use of marijuana (including vaping), cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or methamphetamine in the past year or any use (i.e., not necessarily misuse) of prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives in the past year.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.8B – Drug Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 8.6 6.8 8.8 16.3 7.6
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 8.2 6.5 8.4 16.2 7.2
Midwest 9.2 8.0 9.3 16.8 8.1
South 8.0 5.6 8.2 14.6 7.2
West 9.4 7.9 9.5 18.9 8.1
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 8.5 6.2 8.7 16.2 7.6
Small Metro 8.6 7.8 8.7 16.7 7.4
Nonmetro 8.8 6.7 9.1 15.9 8.1
Urbanized 8.3 8.3 8.3 16.2 7.1
Less Urbanized 9.2 6.2 9.6 17.4 8.6
Completely Rural 8.9 3.5 9.4 7.2 9.6
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 12.7 7.3 13.4 15.8 12.7
100-199% 11.1 6.4 11.6 17.9 10.5
200% or More 6.8 6.7 6.9 15.9 5.8
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 6.2 6.0 6.2 15.5 4.9
Medicaid/CHIP 14.6 8.0 16.1 17.6 15.8
Other3 6.2 3.7 6.2 17.3 5.9
No Coverage 13.3 8.7 13.6 17.2 12.7
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Drug use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table include prescription drug use disorder data from all past year users of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Drug use includes the use of marijuana (including vaping), cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or methamphetamine in the past year or any use (i.e., not necessarily misuse) of prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives in the past year.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.9A – Alcohol Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)		 Aged 12-201
(2021)		 Aged 21+1
(2021)
TOTAL 29,544 894 28,649 5,012 23,637 2,097 27,446
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 5,216 158 5,058 775 4,282 320 4,895
Midwest 6,150 190 5,960 1,095 4,866 463 5,688
South 10,663 307 10,356 1,841 8,516 766 9,897
West 7,515 240 7,275 1,301 5,974 548 6,966
COUNTY TYPE              
Large Metro 16,443 480 15,962 2,677 13,285 1,144 15,299
Small Metro 9,135 285 8,850 1,678 7,172 694 8,441
Nonmetro 3,966 129 3,837 657 3,180 259 3,706
Urbanized 1,690 71 1,619 309 1,310 133 1,557
Less Urbanized 1,899 54 1,846 276 1,570 112 1,788
Completely Rural 377 4 372 72 300 15 362
POVERTY LEVEL2              
Less Than 100% 4,493 196 4,296 1,237 3,060 602 3,891
100-199% 5,594 137 5,457 1,070 4,387 345 5,249
200% or More 19,454 561 18,893 2,702 16,191 1,148 18,306
HEALTH INSURANCE3              
Private 17,903 479 17,424 3,092 14,332 1,259 16,644
Medicaid/CHIP 5,622 359 5,263 935 4,328 632 4,990
Other4 5,619 28 5,592 434 5,158 98 5,522
No Coverage 3,505 57 3,448 740 2,709 193 3,312
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria.
1 The Aged 12-20 and Aged 21+ columns are included because they are the underage and legal age groups for alcohol.
2 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
3 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
4 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.9B – Alcohol Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)		 Aged 12-201
(2021)		 Aged 21+1
(2021)
TOTAL 10.6 3.4 11.3 15.0 10.7 5.4 11.4
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 10.7 3.8 11.3 13.5 11.0 5.0 11.5
Midwest 10.6 3.5 11.3 15.4 10.7 5.7 11.4
South 10.0 3.0 10.7 14.5 10.2 5.1 10.8
West 11.3 3.8 12.1 16.4 11.5 5.8 12.2
COUNTY TYPE              
Large Metro 10.8 3.3 11.5 14.9 11.0 5.3 11.6
Small Metro 10.7 3.6 11.4 15.3 10.8 5.7 11.5
Nonmetro 9.6 3.4 10.2 14.5 9.6 4.7 10.3
Urbanized 10.7 5.0 11.3 15.9 10.6 6.0 11.5
Less Urbanized 8.9 2.8 9.6 13.0 9.1 4.0 9.7
Completely Rural 8.5 1.2 9.2 15.9 8.3 2.7 9.3
POVERTY LEVEL2              
Less Than 100% 10.5 3.7 11.4 14.5 10.5 6.6 11.5
100-199% 10.0 2.5 10.9 13.5 10.4 4.0 11.1
200% or More 10.8 3.7 11.4 16.0 10.9 5.4 11.5
HEALTH INSURANCE3              
Private 10.6 3.4 11.3 16.3 10.6 6.0 11.3
Medicaid/CHIP 9.9 3.4 11.3 11.1 11.4 4.3 11.8
Other4 7.3 1.9 7.4 17.1 7.1 4.1 7.4
No Coverage 13.1 4.2 13.5 14.8 13.2 6.4 13.9
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria.
1 The Aged 12-20 and Aged 21+ columns are included because they are the underage and legal age groups for alcohol.
2 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
3 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
4 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.10A – Substance Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 46,251 2,224 44,027 8,550 35,477
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 7,997 369 7,627 1,399 6,228
Midwest 10,130 525 9,605 1,902 7,704
South 16,593 715 15,878 3,049 12,829
West 11,532 615 10,916 2,200 8,716
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 25,323 1,144 24,178 4,543 19,635
Small Metro 14,187 757 13,430 2,868 10,562
Nonmetro 6,742 323 6,419 1,139 5,280
Urbanized 2,658 157 2,501 526 1,975
Less Urbanized 3,394 152 3,242 518 2,724
Completely Rural 690 15 676 96 580
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 8,345 489 7,856 2,109 5,747
100-199% 10,162 438 9,724 2,095 7,630
200% or More 27,738 1,297 26,441 4,341 22,100
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 24,917 1,130 23,788 4,831 18,956
Medicaid/CHIP 11,743 996 10,747 2,022 8,725
Other3 9,298 74 9,224 734 8,490
No Coverage 5,919 138 5,781 1,323 4,459
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table include prescription drug use disorder data from all past year users of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Drug use includes the use of marijuana (including vaping), cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or methamphetamine in the past year or any use (i.e., not necessarily misuse) of prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives in the past year.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.10B – Substance Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 16.5 8.5 17.3 25.6 16.1
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 16.3 8.9 17.0 24.4 15.9
Midwest 17.5 9.6 18.3 26.8 17.0
South 15.6 7.0 16.5 24.0 15.3
West 17.4 9.9 18.2 27.7 16.7
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 16.6 8.0 17.5 25.3 16.3
Small Metro 16.6 9.6 17.3 26.2 15.9
Nonmetro 16.3 8.6 17.0 25.2 15.9
Urbanized 16.8 11.0 17.4 27.1 15.9
Less Urbanized 16.0 7.8 16.8 24.4 15.8
Completely Rural 15.5 3.8 16.6 21.1 16.1
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 19.4 9.1 20.9 24.8 19.8
100-199% 18.2 7.9 19.3 26.4 18.0
200% or More 15.3 8.6 15.9 25.7 14.8
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 14.8 8.0 15.4 25.4 14.0
Medicaid/CHIP 20.6 9.5 23.1 23.9 22.9
Other3 12.1 5.1 12.3 29.0 11.7
No Coverage 22.1 10.0 22.7 26.5 21.8
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table include prescription drug use disorder data from all past year users of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Drug use includes the use of marijuana (including vaping), cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or methamphetamine in the past year or any use (i.e., not necessarily misuse) of prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives in the past year.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.11A – Received Substance Use Treatment at Any Location in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Age Category Treatment for
Illicit Drugs
(2021)		 Treatment for
Alcohol
(2021)		 Treatment for
Both Illicit Drugs and
Alcohol
(2021)		 Treatment for
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
(2021)
TOTAL 2,511 2,570 1,282 4,124
12-202 145 98 66 209
21 or Older2 2,366 2,472 1,216 3,915
12-17 60 48 34 82
12-13 4 2 1 8
14-15 21 17 12 28
16-17 35 29 21 46
18 or Older 2,451 2,522 1,248 4,042
18-25 268 264 162 438
18-20 85 50 33 128
21-25 183 213 129 311
26 or Older 2,183 2,259 1,086 3,604
26-49 1,620 1,503 806 2,469
26-29 229 203 139 314
30-34 363 291 128 571
35-39 527 418 255 722
40-44 278 236 121 447
45-49 224 355 162 416
50 or Older 564 756 280 1,135
50-54 160 292 116 395
55-59 81 85 18 147
60-64 139 156 51 272
65 or Older 183 223 94 320
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Estimates include people who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as people who received treatment for unspecified substance(s).
2 The 12-20 and 21 or Older rows are included because they are the underage and legal age groups for alcohol.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.11B – Received Substance Use Treatment at Any Location in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2021
Age Category Treatment for
Illicit Drugs
(2021)		 Treatment for
Alcohol
(2021)		 Treatment for
Both Illicit Drugs and
Alcohol
(2021)		 Treatment for
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
(2021)
TOTAL 0.9 0.9 0.5 1.5
12-202 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.5
21 or Older2 1.0 1.0 0.5 1.6
12-17 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.3
12-13 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1
14-15 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.3
16-17 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.5
18 or Older 1.0 1.0 0.5 1.6
18-25 0.8 0.8 0.5 1.3
18-20 0.7 0.4 0.2 1.0
21-25 0.9 1.0 0.6 1.5
26 or Older 1.0 1.0 0.5 1.6
26-49 1.6 1.5 0.8 2.4
26-29 1.3 1.2 0.8 1.8
30-34 1.6 1.3 0.6 2.5
35-39 2.4 1.9 1.1 3.2
40-44 1.4 1.2 0.6 2.2
45-49 1.2 1.8 0.8 2.1
50 or Older 0.5 0.6 0.2 1.0
50-54 0.8 1.5 0.6 2.0
55-59 0.4 0.4 0.1 0.7
60-64 0.6 0.7 0.2 1.2
65 or Older 0.3 0.4 0.2 0.6
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Estimates include people who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as people who received treatment for unspecified substance(s).
2 The 12-20 and 21 or Older rows are included because they are the underage and legal age groups for alcohol.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.12A – Received Illicit Drug Use Treatment at Any Location in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 2,511 60 2,451 268 2,183
GENDER          
Male 1,515 34 1,481 169 1,312
Female 995 25 970 99 871
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,215 48 2,167 217 1,950
White 1,693 41 1,652 153 1,499
Black or African American 320 4 316 18 297
AIAN 45 * 45 1 44
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 48 * 48 16 33
Two or More Races 102 3 99 22 77
Hispanic or Latino 296 12 284 51 234
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 571 61 511
High School Graduate da da 890 133 757
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 733 60 673
College Graduate da da 257 14 243
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 802 88 714
Part-Time da da 326 57 269
Unemployed da da 358 44 314
Other1 da da 966 80 886
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Illicit Drug Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services. Illicit drug use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.12B – Received Illicit Drug Use Treatment at Any Location in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.9 0.2 1.0 0.8 1.0
GENDER          
Male 1.1 0.3 1.2 1.0 1.2
Female 0.7 0.2 0.7 0.6 0.8
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.0 0.2 1.0 0.8 1.1
White 1.0 0.3 1.0 0.9 1.1
Black or African American 0.9 0.1 1.0 0.4 1.1
AIAN 2.5 * 2.8 0.3 3.4
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 0.3 * 0.3 0.8 0.3
Two or More Races 1.9 0.3 2.2 2.4 2.2
Hispanic or Latino 0.6 0.2 0.7 0.6 0.7
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 2.0 1.6 2.0
High School Graduate da da 1.3 1.3 1.3
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 1.0 0.4 1.1
College Graduate da da 0.3 0.3 0.3
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 0.7 0.7 0.7
Part-Time da da 1.1 0.7 1.2
Unemployed da da 2.7 1.4 3.1
Other1 da da 1.0 0.8 1.0
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Illicit Drug Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services. Illicit drug use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.13A – Received Alcohol Use Treatment at Any Location in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 2,570 48 2,522 264 2,259
GENDER          
Male 1,802 30 1,772 182 1,590
Female 768 18 750 82 669
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,226 40 2,186 226 1,961
White 1,567 33 1,534 191 1,343
Black or African American 414 3 411 9 402
AIAN 58 * 58 1 57
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 76 * 76 * 76
Two or More Races 104 4 100 * 83
Hispanic or Latino 344 8 336 38 298
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 431 69 362
High School Graduate da da 701 96 606
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 887 91 796
College Graduate da da 503 8 495
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 1,049 88 961
Part-Time da da 308 69 239
Unemployed da da 258 45 212
Other1 da da 907 61 846
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Alcohol Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.13B – Received Alcohol Use Treatment at Any Location in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.9 0.2 1.0 0.8 1.0
GENDER          
Male 1.3 0.2 1.4 1.1 1.5
Female 0.5 0.1 0.6 0.5 0.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.0 0.2 1.0 0.9 1.1
White 0.9 0.3 1.0 1.1 1.0
Black or African American 1.2 0.1 1.3 0.2 1.5
AIAN 3.2 * 3.6 0.4 4.4
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 0.5 * 0.5 * 0.6
Two or More Races 1.9 0.4 2.2 * 2.3
Hispanic or Latino 0.7 0.1 0.8 0.5 0.8
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 1.5 1.8 1.4
High School Graduate da da 1.0 0.9 1.0
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 1.2 0.6 1.3
College Graduate da da 0.6 0.2 0.7
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 0.9 0.7 0.9
Part-Time da da 1.0 0.8 1.1
Unemployed da da 1.9 1.4 2.1
Other1 da da 0.9 0.6 1.0
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Alcohol Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.14A – Received Substance Use Treatment at Any Location in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 4,124 82 4,042 438 3,604
GENDER          
Male 2,552 49 2,503 262 2,242
Female 1,572 33 1,539 177 1,362
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,644 65 3,579 369 3,210
White 2,730 50 2,679 284 2,395
Black or African American 547 7 539 29 510
AIAN 94 * 94 4 90
NHOPI 11 * * * *
Asian 120 * 120 16 104
Two or More Races 142 6 136 26 111
Hispanic or Latino 481 17 463 69 394
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 809 92 718
High School Graduate da da 1,300 206 1,094
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 1,297 121 1,176
College Graduate da da 636 20 616
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 1,561 154 1,407
Part-Time da da 502 94 408
Unemployed da da 507 60 448
Other1 da da 1,473 132 1,341
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions. Estimates include people who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as people who received treatment for unspecified substance(s).
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.14B – Received Substance Use Treatment at Any Location in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1.5 0.3 1.6 1.3 1.6
GENDER          
Male 1.9 0.4 2.0 1.6 2.1
Female 1.1 0.3 1.2 1.1 1.2
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.6 0.3 1.7 1.4 1.7
White 1.6 0.4 1.7 1.6 1.7
Black or African American 1.6 0.2 1.8 0.6 1.9
AIAN 5.3 * 5.8 1.3 7.0
NHOPI 1.0 * * * *
Asian 0.7 * 0.8 0.8 0.8
Two or More Races 2.6 0.6 3.0 2.8 3.1
Hispanic or Latino 1.0 0.3 1.1 0.9 1.1
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 2.8 2.5 2.9
High School Graduate da da 1.9 1.9 1.8
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 1.7 0.9 1.9
College Graduate da da 0.8 0.4 0.8
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 1.4 1.2 1.4
Part-Time da da 1.6 1.1 1.8
Unemployed da da 3.8 1.9 4.4
Other1 da da 1.5 1.4 1.6
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions. Estimates include people who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as people who received treatment for unspecified substance(s).
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.15A – Received Substance Use Treatment at Any Location in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Treatment for
Illicit Drugs
(2021)		 Treatment for
Alcohol
(2021)		 Treatment for
Both Illicit Drugs and
Alcohol
(2021)		 Treatment for
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
(2021)
TOTAL 2,511 2,570 1,282 4,124
GEOGRAPHIC REGION        
Northeast 460 450 243 721
Midwest 570 620 248 983
South 946 906 483 1,562
West 535 594 308 858
COUNTY TYPE        
Large Metro 1,279 1,444 761 2,077
Small Metro 768 678 336 1,216
Nonmetro 464 449 185 831
Urbanized 121 210 50 298
Less Urbanized 284 199 119 450
Completely Rural 59 40 17 84
POVERTY LEVEL2        
Less Than 100% 960 645 450 1,276
100-199% 615 510 314 934
200% or More 936 1,415 517 1,915
HEALTH INSURANCE3        
Private 502 1,007 268 1,327
Medicaid/CHIP 1,520 1,186 795 2,055
Other4 395 519 260 702
No Coverage 373 229 123 554
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Estimates include people who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as people who received treatment for unspecified substance(s).
2 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
3 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
4 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.15B – Received Substance Use Treatment at Any Location in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Treatment for
Illicit Drugs
(2021)		 Treatment for
Alcohol
(2021)		 Treatment for
Both Illicit Drugs and
Alcohol
(2021)		 Treatment for
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
(2021)
TOTAL 0.9 0.9 0.5 1.5
GEOGRAPHIC REGION        
Northeast 0.9 0.9 0.5 1.5
Midwest 1.0 1.1 0.4 1.7
South 0.9 0.9 0.5 1.5
West 0.8 0.9 0.5 1.3
COUNTY TYPE        
Large Metro 0.8 0.9 0.5 1.4
Small Metro 0.9 0.8 0.4 1.4
Nonmetro 1.1 1.1 0.4 2.0
Urbanized 0.8 1.3 0.3 1.9
Less Urbanized 1.3 0.9 0.6 2.1
Completely Rural 1.3 0.9 0.4 1.9
POVERTY LEVEL2        
Less Than 100% 2.2 1.5 1.0 3.0
100-199% 1.1 0.9 0.6 1.7
200% or More 0.5 0.8 0.3 1.1
HEALTH INSURANCE3        
Private 0.3 0.6 0.2 0.8
Medicaid/CHIP 2.7 2.1 1.4 3.6
Other4 0.5 0.7 0.3 0.9
No Coverage 1.4 0.9 0.5 2.1
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Estimates include people who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as people who received treatment for unspecified substance(s).
2 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
3 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
4 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.16A – Received Virtual Substance Use Treatment for Illicit Drug, Alcohol, and Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use: Among People Who Received Substance Use Treatment at Any Location for the Respective Substance in Past Year; by Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Received Virtual Treatment for
Illicit Drug Use among People Who
Received Illicit Drug Use Treatment
(2021)		 Received Virtual Treatment for
Alcohol Use among People Who
Received Alcohol Use Treatment
(2021)		 Received Virtual Treatment for
Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use among
People Who Received Substance
Use Treatment1
(2021)
TOTAL 1,188 1,101 1,905
AGE GROUP      
12-17 * * *
18 or Older 1,171 1,092 1,883
18-25 * * 194
26 or Older 1,053 987 1,688
GENDER      
Male 643 740 1,095
Female 545 361 810
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,081 968 1,729
White 842 720 1,317
Black or African American * * *
AIAN * * *
NHOPI * * *
Asian * * *
Two or More Races * * *
Hispanic or Latino * * *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Estimates include people who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as people who received treatment for unspecified substance(s).
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.16B – Received Virtual Substance Use Treatment for Illicit Drug, Alcohol, and Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use: Among People Who Received Substance Use Treatment at Any Location for the Respective Substance in Past Year; by Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Received Virtual Treatment for
Illicit Drug Use among People Who
Received Illicit Drug Use Treatment
(2021)		 Received Virtual Treatment for
Alcohol Use among People Who
Received Alcohol Use Treatment
(2021)		 Received Virtual Treatment for
Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use among
People Who Received Substance
Use Treatment1
(2021)
TOTAL 47.3 42.8 46.2
AGE GROUP      
12-17 * * *
18 or Older 47.8 43.3 46.6
18-25 * * 44.3
26 or Older 48.2 43.7 46.8
GENDER      
Male 42.4 41.1 42.9
Female 54.7 47.0 51.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
Not Hispanic or Latino 48.8 43.5 47.4
White 49.7 46.0 48.2
Black or African American * * *
AIAN * * *
NHOPI * * *
Asian * * *
Two or More Races * * *
Hispanic or Latino * * *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Estimates include people who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as people who received treatment for unspecified substance(s).
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.17A – Received Virtual Substance Use Treatment for Illicit Drug, Alcohol, and Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use: Among People Who Received Substance Use Treatment at Any Location for the Respective Substance in Past Year; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Received Virtual Treatment for
Illicit Drug Use among People Who
Received Illicit Drug Use Treatment
(2021)		 Received Virtual Treatment for
Alcohol Use among People Who
Received Alcohol Use Treatment
(2021)		 Received Virtual Treatment for
Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use among
People Who Received Substance
Use Treatment1
(2021)
TOTAL 1,188 1,101 1,905
GEOGRAPHIC REGION      
Northeast * * *
Midwest * * 508
South 389 301 617
West * * *
COUNTY TYPE      
Large Metro 586 643 1,023
Small Metro * * 517
Nonmetro * * 365
Urbanized * * *
Less Urbanized * * *
Completely Rural * * *
POVERTY LEVEL2      
Less Than 100% * * 512
100-199% * * *
200% or More 534 710 1,024
HEALTH INSURANCE3      
Private * * 684
Medicaid/CHIP 698 * 920
Other4 * * *
No Coverage * * *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Estimates include people who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as people who received treatment for unspecified substance(s).
2 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
3 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
4 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.17B – Received Virtual Substance Use Treatment for Illicit Drug, Alcohol, and Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use: Among People Who Received Substance Use Treatment at Any Location for the Respective Substance in Past Year; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Received Virtual Treatment for
Illicit Drug Use among People Who
Received Illicit Drug Use Treatment
(2021)		 Received Virtual Treatment for
Alcohol Use among People Who
Received Alcohol Use Treatment
(2021)		 Received Virtual Treatment for
Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use among
People Who Received Substance
Use Treatment1
(2021)
TOTAL 47.3 42.8 46.2
GEOGRAPHIC REGION      
Northeast * * *
Midwest * * 51.7
South 41.1 33.2 39.5
West * * *
COUNTY TYPE      
Large Metro 45.8 44.6 49.3
Small Metro * * 42.5
Nonmetro * * 43.9
Urbanized * * *
Less Urbanized * * *
Completely Rural * * *
POVERTY LEVEL2      
Less Than 100% * * 40.1
100-199% * * *
200% or More 57.0 50.2 53.5
HEALTH INSURANCE3      
Private * * 51.5
Medicaid/CHIP 45.9 * 44.8
Other4 * * *
No Coverage * * *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Estimates include people who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as people who received treatment for unspecified substance(s).
2 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
3 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
4 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.18A – Substances for Which Treatment Was Received at Any Location in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Who Received Substance Use Treatment at Any Location in Past Year; by Age Group, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Substance for Which Treatment
Was Received1		 Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
ILLICIT DRUGS 2,511 * 2,451 268 2,183
Marijuana 523 * 498 142 356
Cocaine 532 * 529 44 485
Heroin 829 * 827 62 765
Hallucinogens 198 * 194 40 154
Inhalants 92 * 89 * 49
Methamphetamine 596 * 593 42 551
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics 889 * 871 91 780
Pain Relievers 746 * 739 66 673
Stimulants 172 * 168 20 148
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 295 * 279 44 235
Tranquilizers 254 * 238 28 210
Sedatives 111 * 109 19 90
Opioids 1,201 * 1,193 89 1,103
Central Nervous System Stimulants 1,011 * 1,006 61 944
ALCOHOL 2,570 * 2,522 264 2,259
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL 1,282 * 1,248 162 1,086
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple substances for which they received their treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.18B – Substances for Which Treatment Was Received at Any Location in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Who Received Substance Use Treatment at Any Location in Past Year; by Age Group, Percentages, 2021
Substance for Which Treatment
Was Received1		 Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
ILLICIT DRUGS 60.9 * 60.6 61.1 60.6
Marijuana 12.7 * 12.3 32.3 9.9
Cocaine 12.9 * 13.1 10.0 13.5
Heroin 20.1 * 20.5 14.2 21.2
Hallucinogens 4.8 * 4.8 9.2 4.3
Inhalants 2.2 * 2.2 * 1.4
Methamphetamine 14.5 * 14.7 9.5 15.3
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics 21.6 * 21.5 20.7 21.6
Pain Relievers 18.1 * 18.3 15.0 18.7
Stimulants 4.2 * 4.2 4.6 4.1
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 7.2 * 6.9 9.9 6.5
Tranquilizers 6.1 * 5.9 6.4 5.8
Sedatives 2.7 * 2.7 4.4 2.5
Opioids 29.1 * 29.5 20.3 30.6
Central Nervous System Stimulants 24.5 * 24.9 14.0 26.2
ALCOHOL 62.3 * 62.4 60.1 62.7
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL 31.1 * 30.9 37.0 30.1
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple substances for which they received their treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.19A – Locations of Illicit Drug Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Who Received Illicit Drug Use Treatment at Any Location in Past Year; by Age Group, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Location of Treatment1 Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL POPULATION 2,511 * 2,451 268 2,183
Hospital - Inpatient 546 * 515 * 422
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 729 * 707 * 631
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 1,202 * 1,195 * 1,084
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 957 * 930 * 833
Emergency Room 239 * 234 * 187
Private Doctor’s Office 706 * 703 * 658
Self-Help Group 1,040 * 1,032 * 964
Prison/Jail 213 * 211 14 196
Virtual Services 1,188 * 1,171 * 1,053
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Illicit Drug Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services. Illicit drug use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations for receiving substance use treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.19B – Locations of Illicit Drug Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Who Received Illicit Drug Use Treatment at Any Location in Past Year; by Age Group, Percentages, 2021
Location of Treatment1 Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL POPULATION 100.0 * 100.0 100.0 100.0
Hospital - Inpatient 21.8 * 21.0 * 19.3
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 29.0 * 28.8 * 28.9
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 47.9 * 48.7 * 49.7
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 38.1 * 37.9 * 38.2
Emergency Room 9.5 * 9.6 * 8.6
Private Doctor’s Office 28.1 * 28.7 * 30.1
Self-Help Group 41.4 * 42.1 * 44.1
Prison/Jail 8.5 * 8.6 5.2 9.0
Virtual Services 47.3 * 47.8 * 48.2
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Illicit Drug Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services. Illicit drug use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations for receiving substance use treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.20A – Locations of Alcohol Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Who Received Alcohol Use Treatment at Any Location in Past Year; by Age Group, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Location of Treatment1 Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL POPULATION 2,570 * 2,522 264 2,259
Hospital - Inpatient 631 * 607 * 533
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 807 * 788 * 716
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 886 * 879 * 805
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 707 * 686 * 602
Emergency Room 380 * 376 * 348
Private Doctor’s Office 543 * 540 * 490
Self-Help Group 1,266 * 1,254 * 1,182
Prison/Jail 126 * 124 16 108
Virtual Services 1,101 * 1,092 * 987
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Alcohol Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations for receiving substance use treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.20B – Locations of Alcohol Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Who Received Alcohol Use Treatment at Any Location in Past Year; by Age Group, Percentages, 2021
Location of Treatment1 Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL POPULATION 100.0 * 100.0 100.0 100.0
Hospital - Inpatient 24.5 * 24.1 * 23.6
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 31.4 * 31.3 * 31.7
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 34.5 * 34.9 * 35.7
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 27.5 * 27.2 * 26.6
Emergency Room 14.8 * 14.9 * 15.4
Private Doctor’s Office 21.1 * 21.4 * 21.7
Self-Help Group 49.3 * 49.7 * 52.3
Prison/Jail 4.9 * 4.9 6.1 4.8
Virtual Services 42.8 * 43.3 * 43.7
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Alcohol Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations for receiving substance use treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.21A – Locations of Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Who Received Substance Use Treatment at Any Location in Past Year; by Age Group, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Location of Treatment1 Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL POPULATION 4,124 * 4,042 438 3,604
Hospital - Inpatient 1,099 * 1,062 157 904
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 1,258 * 1,227 152 1,074
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 1,849 * 1,837 171 1,666
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 1,509 * 1,476 197 1,279
Emergency Room 571 * 563 90 474
Private Doctor’s Office 1,067 * 1,060 98 962
Self-Help Group 1,978 * 1,963 164 1,799
Prison/Jail 354 * 350 37 312
Virtual Services 1,905 * 1,883 194 1,688
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations for receiving substance use treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.21B – Locations of Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Who Received Substance Use Treatment at Any Location in Past Year; by Age Group, Percentages, 2021
Location of Treatment1 Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL POPULATION 100.0 * 100.0 100.0 100.0
Hospital - Inpatient 26.7 * 26.3 35.9 25.1
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 30.5 * 30.3 34.8 29.8
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 44.8 * 45.4 39.0 46.2
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 36.6 * 36.5 45.0 35.5
Emergency Room 13.8 * 13.9 20.4 13.1
Private Doctor’s Office 25.9 * 26.2 22.4 26.7
Self-Help Group 48.0 * 48.6 37.3 49.9
Prison/Jail 8.6 * 8.6 8.5 8.7
Virtual Services 46.2 * 46.6 44.3 46.8
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations for receiving substance use treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.22A – Substances for Which Treatment Was Received at Any Location in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Past Year Use Disorder for Specific Substances and Age Group, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Substance for Which Treatment Was Received and Use Disorder for Specific Substance Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
ILLICIT DRUGS 1,546 46 1,500 204 1,296
Marijuana 279 22 257 81 176
Cocaine 202 * 200 3 *
Heroin * * * * *
Hallucinogens * * * * *
Inhalants * * * * *
Methamphetamine 282 * 279 * 263
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics 413 * 395 55 341
Pain Relievers 302 * 295 * 258
Stimulants * * * 0 *
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 143 * 126 * *
Tranquilizers 120 * 104 * *
Sedatives * * * * *
Opioids 589 * 581 * 523
Central Nervous System Stimulants 550 * 546 20 526
ALCOHOL 1,347 32 1,315 137 1,178
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL 515 22 493 72 421
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL1 2,714 68 2,646 339 2,308
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
NOTE: Illicit drug or alcohol use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
1 Estimates include people who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as people who received treatment for unspecified substance(s).
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.22B – Substances for Which Treatment Was Received at Any Location in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Past Year Use Disorder for Specific Substances and Age Group, Percentages, 2021
Substance for Which Treatment Was Received and Use Disorder for Specific Substance Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
ILLICIT DRUGS 7.7 3.1 8.1 3.9 9.7
Marijuana 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7
Cocaine 14.3 * 14.3 1.2 *
Heroin * * * * *
Hallucinogens * * * * *
Inhalants * * * * *
Methamphetamine 17.6 * 17.7 * 17.9
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics 14.5 * 15.0 10.9 16.0
Pain Relievers 15.8 * 16.5 * 16.6
Stimulants * * * 0.1 *
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 16.8 * 16.0 * *
Tranquilizers 16.5 * 15.5 * *
Sedatives * * * * *
Opioids 23.4 * 24.4 * 24.5
Central Nervous System Stimulants 16.0 * 16.3 4.0 18.5
ALCOHOL 4.6 3.6 4.6 2.7 5.0
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL 7.6 5.3 7.8 3.9 9.4
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL1 6.3 3.5 6.5 4.1 7.1
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor’s office, self-help group, prison/jail, and virtual services. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
NOTE: Illicit drug or alcohol use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
1 Estimates include people who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as people who received treatment for unspecified substance(s).
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.23A – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Age Category Treatment for
Illicit Drugs
(2021)		 Treatment for
Alcohol
(2021)		 Treatment for
Both Illicit Drugs and
Alcohol
(2021)		 Treatment for
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
(2021)
TOTAL 1,741 1,410 648 2,962
12-202 107 64 53 141
21 or Older2 1,633 1,345 595 2,821
12-17 44 33 26 56
12-13 2 1 * 3
14-15 15 11 8 21
16-17 27 22 18 31
18 or Older 1,696 1,377 622 2,906
18-25 167 131 72 314
18-20 63 31 27 85
21-25 104 100 46 228
26 or Older 1,529 1,246 550 2,593
26-49 1,144 868 427 1,847
26-29 139 110 57 227
30-34 274 186 76 428
35-39 364 239 134 564
40-44 219 153 69 359
45-49 147 180 91 268
50 or Older 385 378 123 746
50-54 51 171 10 287
55-59 74 52 8 118
60-64 112 38 23 157
65 or Older 148 117 82 183
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for substance use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Estimates include people who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as people who received treatment for unspecified substance(s).
2 The 12-20 and 21 or Older rows are included because they are the underage and legal age groups for alcohol.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.23B – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2021
Age Category Treatment for
Illicit Drugs
(2021)		 Treatment for
Alcohol
(2021)		 Treatment for
Both Illicit Drugs and
Alcohol
(2021)		 Treatment for
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
(2021)
TOTAL 0.6 0.5 0.2 1.1
12-202 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.4
21 or Older2 0.7 0.6 0.2 1.2
12-17 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2
12-13 0.0 0.0 * 0.0
14-15 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2
16-17 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.4
18 or Older 0.7 0.5 0.2 1.1
18-25 0.5 0.4 0.2 0.9
18-20 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.7
21-25 0.5 0.5 0.2 1.1
26 or Older 0.7 0.6 0.2 1.2
26-49 1.1 0.8 0.4 1.8
26-29 0.8 0.6 0.3 1.3
30-34 1.2 0.8 0.3 1.9
35-39 1.6 1.1 0.6 2.5
40-44 1.1 0.7 0.3 1.8
45-49 0.8 0.9 0.5 1.4
50 or Older 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.6
50-54 0.3 0.9 0.0 1.5
55-59 0.3 0.2 0.0 0.6
60-64 0.5 0.2 0.1 0.7
65 or Older 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for substance use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Estimates include people who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as people who received treatment for unspecified substance(s).
2 The 12-20 and 21 or Older rows are included because they are the underage and legal age groups for alcohol.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.24A – Received Illicit Drug Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1,741 44 1,696 167 1,529
GENDER          
Male 976 24 952 101 851
Female 765 21 744 66 679
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,622 37 1,585 137 1,448
White 1,257 36 1,221 102 1,119
Black or African American 229 * 229 14 216
AIAN 28 * 28 1 27
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 44 * 44 16 28
Two or More Races 64 1 63 5 58
Hispanic or Latino 119 7 112 30 82
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 413 37 376
High School Graduate da da 641 98 542
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 471 23 448
College Graduate da da 171 9 162
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 544 74 471
Part-Time da da 254 30 224
Unemployed da da 207 12 195
Other1 da da 692 51 641
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for illicit drug use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers. Illicit drug use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.24B – Received Illicit Drug Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.6 0.2 0.7 0.5 0.7
GENDER          
Male 0.7 0.2 0.8 0.6 0.8
Female 0.5 0.2 0.6 0.4 0.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.7 0.2 0.8 0.5 0.8
White 0.7 0.3 0.8 0.6 0.8
Black or African American 0.7 * 0.7 0.3 0.8
AIAN 1.6 * 1.7 0.3 2.1
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 0.3 * 0.3 0.8 0.2
Two or More Races 1.2 0.1 1.4 0.6 1.6
Hispanic or Latino 0.2 0.1 0.3 0.4 0.2
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 1.4 1.0 1.5
High School Graduate da da 0.9 0.9 0.9
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 0.6 0.2 0.7
College Graduate da da 0.2 0.2 0.2
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 0.5 0.6 0.5
Part-Time da da 0.8 0.4 1.0
Unemployed da da 1.6 0.4 1.9
Other1 da da 0.7 0.5 0.7
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for illicit drug use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers. Illicit drug use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.25A – Received Alcohol Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1,410 33 1,377 131 1,246
GENDER          
Male 997 21 976 92 884
Female 412 12 400 39 362
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,281 32 1,249 123 1,126
White 893 29 864 112 752
Black or African American 278 * 278 7 271
AIAN 33 * 33 1 32
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 6 * 6 * 6
Two or More Races 71 3 68 4 64
Hispanic or Latino 129 2 127 7 120
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 189 36 153
High School Graduate da da 475 54 421
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 460 35 425
College Graduate da da 253 5 248
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 548 48 500
Part-Time da da 133 35 98
Unemployed da da 143 15 128
Other1 da da 552 32 520
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for alcohol use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.25B – Received Alcohol Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.5 0.1 0.5 0.4 0.6
GENDER          
Male 0.7 0.2 0.8 0.6 0.8
Female 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.2 0.3
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.6 0.2 0.6 0.5 0.6
White 0.5 0.2 0.5 0.6 0.5
Black or African American 0.8 * 0.9 0.1 1.0
AIAN 1.9 * 2.1 0.4 2.5
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 0.0 * 0.0 * 0.0
Two or More Races 1.3 0.3 1.5 0.4 1.8
Hispanic or Latino 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.1 0.3
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 0.7 1.0 0.6
High School Graduate da da 0.7 0.5 0.7
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 0.6 0.2 0.7
College Graduate da da 0.3 0.1 0.3
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 0.5 0.4 0.5
Part-Time da da 0.4 0.4 0.4
Unemployed da da 1.1 0.5 1.3
Other1 da da 0.6 0.3 0.6
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for alcohol use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.26A – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 2,962 56 2,906 314 2,593
GENDER          
Male 1,772 31 1,741 186 1,555
Female 1,190 24 1,165 128 1,037
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,668 47 2,621 265 2,357
White 2,029 42 1,987 204 1,784
Black or African American 402 2 400 16 384
AIAN 67 * 67 2 66
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 50 * 50 16 34
Two or More Races 114 4 110 21 89
Hispanic or Latino 294 9 285 49 236
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 553 69 484
High School Graduate da da 1,063 162 902
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 905 69 836
College Graduate da da 385 14 371
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 1,087 96 991
Part-Time da da 330 71 259
Unemployed da da 366 48 318
Other1 da da 1,124 98 1,025
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for substance use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers. Estimates include people who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as people who received treatment for unspecified substance(s). Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.26B – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1.1 0.2 1.1 0.9 1.2
GENDER          
Male 1.3 0.2 1.4 1.1 1.5
Female 0.8 0.2 0.9 0.8 0.9
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.2 0.2 1.2 1.0 1.3
White 1.2 0.3 1.3 1.1 1.3
Black or African American 1.2 0.0 1.3 0.3 1.5
AIAN 3.7 * 4.1 0.5 5.1
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 0.3 * 0.3 0.8 0.3
Two or More Races 2.1 0.4 2.5 2.3 2.5
Hispanic or Latino 0.6 0.1 0.7 0.6 0.7
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 1.9 1.8 1.9
High School Graduate da da 1.5 1.5 1.5
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 1.2 0.5 1.3
College Graduate da da 0.5 0.3 0.5
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 1.0 0.8 1.0
Part-Time da da 1.1 0.9 1.2
Unemployed da da 2.8 1.5 3.2
Other1 da da 1.2 1.0 1.2
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for substance use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers. Estimates include people who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as people who received treatment for unspecified substance(s). Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.27A – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Treatment for
Illicit Drugs
(2021)		 Treatment for
Alcohol
(2021)		 Treatment for
Both Illicit Drugs and
Alcohol
(2021)		 Treatment for
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
(2021)
TOTAL 1,741 1,410 648 2,962
GEOGRAPHIC REGION        
Northeast 346 222 133 499
Midwest 400 370 114 699
South 613 434 216 1,090
West 382 384 185 674
COUNTY TYPE        
Large Metro 874 768 411 1,448
Small Metro 510 380 144 880
Nonmetro 356 262 93 634
Urbanized 86 126 21 213
Less Urbanized 236 118 68 359
Completely Rural 35 18 4 62
POVERTY LEVEL2        
Less Than 100% 710 376 223 977
100-199% 472 334 200 783
200% or More 559 700 226 1,202
HEALTH INSURANCE3        
Private 326 531 124 821
Medicaid/CHIP 1,075 669 418 1,604
Other4 253 254 137 457
No Coverage 251 124 48 385
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for substance use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Estimates include people who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as people who received treatment for unspecified substance(s).
2 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
3 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
4 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.27B – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Treatment for
Illicit Drugs
(2021)		 Treatment for
Alcohol
(2021)		 Treatment for
Both Illicit Drugs and
Alcohol
(2021)		 Treatment for
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
(2021)
TOTAL 0.6 0.5 0.2 1.1
GEOGRAPHIC REGION        
Northeast 0.7 0.5 0.3 1.0
Midwest 0.7 0.6 0.2 1.2
South 0.6 0.4 0.2 1.0
West 0.6 0.6 0.3 1.0
COUNTY TYPE        
Large Metro 0.6 0.5 0.3 0.9
Small Metro 0.6 0.4 0.2 1.0
Nonmetro 0.9 0.6 0.2 1.5
Urbanized 0.5 0.8 0.1 1.4
Less Urbanized 1.1 0.6 0.3 1.7
Completely Rural 0.8 0.4 0.1 1.4
POVERTY LEVEL2        
Less Than 100% 1.7 0.9 0.5 2.3
100-199% 0.8 0.6 0.4 1.4
200% or More 0.3 0.4 0.1 0.7
HEALTH INSURANCE3        
Private 0.2 0.3 0.1 0.5
Medicaid/CHIP 1.9 1.2 0.7 2.8
Other4 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.6
No Coverage 0.9 0.5 0.2 1.4
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for substance use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Estimates include people who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as people who received treatment for unspecified substance(s).
2 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
3 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
4 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.28A – Locations of Illicit Drug Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Who Received Illicit Drug Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year; by Age Group, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Location of Treatment1 Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL POPULATION 1,741 * 1,696 * 1,529
Hospital - Inpatient 546 * 515 * 422
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 729 * 707 * 631
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 1,202 * 1,195 * 1,084
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 957 * 930 * 833
Emergency Room2 237 * 233 * 186
Private Doctor’s Office2 522 * 522 * 487
Self-Help Group2 835 * 829 * 764
Prison/Jail2 188 * 186 * 173
Virtual Services2 950 * 939 * 840
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for illicit drug use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers. Illicit drug use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations for receiving substance use treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
2 Emergency Room, Private Doctor’s Office, Self-Help Group, Prison/Jail, and Virtual Services are not considered specialty facilities.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.28B – Locations of Illicit Drug Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Who Received Illicit Drug Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year; by Age Group, Percentages, 2021
Location of Treatment1 Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL POPULATION 100.0 * 100.0 * 100.0
Hospital - Inpatient 31.4 * 30.4 * 27.6
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 41.9 * 41.7 * 41.2
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 69.1 * 70.4 * 70.9
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 55.0 * 54.8 * 54.5
Emergency Room2 13.6 * 13.7 * 12.1
Private Doctor’s Office2 30.0 * 30.8 * 31.9
Self-Help Group2 48.0 * 48.9 * 50.0
Prison/Jail2 10.8 * 10.9 * 11.3
Virtual Services2 54.6 * 55.3 * 54.9
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for illicit drug use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers. Illicit drug use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations for receiving substance use treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
2 Emergency Room, Private Doctor’s Office, Self-Help Group, Prison/Jail, and Virtual Services are not considered specialty facilities.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.29A – Locations of Alcohol Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Who Received Alcohol Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year; by Age Group, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Location of Treatment1 Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL POPULATION 1,410 * 1,377 * 1,246
Hospital - Inpatient 631 * 607 * *
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 807 * 788 * 716
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 886 * 879 * 805
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 707 * 686 * *
Emergency Room2 365 * 361 * *
Private Doctor’s Office2 367 * 365 * *
Self-Help Group2 814 * 805 * 751
Prison/Jail2 123 * 121 * 105
Virtual Services2 779 * 772 * 700
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for alcohol use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations for receiving substance use treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
2 Emergency Room, Private Doctor’s Office, Self-Help Group, Prison/Jail, and Virtual Services are not considered specialty facilities.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.29B – Locations of Alcohol Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Who Received Alcohol Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year; by Age Group, Percentages, 2021
Location of Treatment1 Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL POPULATION 100.0 * 100.0 * 100.0
Hospital - Inpatient 44.8 * 44.1 * *
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 57.2 * 57.3 * 57.5
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 62.9 * 63.9 * 64.6
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 50.2 * 49.8 * *
Emergency Room2 25.9 * 26.2 * *
Private Doctor’s Office2 26.1 * 26.5 * *
Self-Help Group2 57.8 * 58.5 * 60.3
Prison/Jail2 8.7 * 8.8 * 8.4
Virtual Services2 55.3 * 56.1 * 56.2
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for alcohol use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations for receiving substance use treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
2 Emergency Room, Private Doctor’s Office, Self-Help Group, Prison/Jail, and Virtual Services are not considered specialty facilities.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.30A – Locations of Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Who Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year; by Age Group, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Location of Treatment1 Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL POPULATION 2,962 * 2,906 314 2,593
Hospital - Inpatient 1,099 * 1,062 * 904
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 1,258 * 1,227 * 1,074
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 1,849 * 1,837 * 1,666
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 1,509 * 1,476 * 1,279
Emergency Room2 531 * 524 * 436
Private Doctor’s Office2 792 * 790 * 699
Self-Help Group2 1,404 * 1,391 * 1,265
Prison/Jail2 269 * 264 * 229
Virtual Services2 1,509 * 1,494 * 1,340
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for substance use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations for receiving substance use treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
2 Emergency Room, Private Doctor’s Office, Self-Help Group, Prison/Jail, and Virtual Services are not considered specialty facilities.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.30B – Locations of Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Who Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year; by Age Group, Percentages, 2021
Location of Treatment1 Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL POPULATION 100.0 * 100.0 100.0 100.0
Hospital - Inpatient 37.1 * 36.5 * 34.9
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 42.5 * 42.2 * 41.4
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 62.4 * 63.2 * 64.3
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 51.0 * 50.8 * 49.3
Emergency Room2 17.9 * 18.0 * 16.8
Private Doctor’s Office2 26.7 * 27.2 * 26.9
Self-Help Group2 47.4 * 47.9 * 48.8
Prison/Jail2 9.1 * 9.1 * 8.8
Virtual Services2 50.9 * 51.4 * 51.7
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for substance use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations for receiving substance use treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
2 Emergency Room, Private Doctor’s Office, Self-Help Group, Prison/Jail, and Virtual Services are not considered specialty facilities.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.31A – Source of Payment for Last or Current Substance Use Treatment: Among People Aged 12 or Older Who Received Their Last or Current Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year; by Age Group, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Source of Payment1 Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL POPULATION 2,344 * 2,296 242 2,054
Private Health Insurance 1,348 * 1,326 * 1,167
Medicare 1,052 * 1,028 * 969
Medicaid 1,165 * 1,142 * 1,046
Public Assistance Other Than Medicaid 815 * 808 * 755
Own Savings or Earnings 934 * 929 * 861
Family Members 481 * 469 * 378
Courts 207 * 204 * 179
Military-Related Health Care 151 * 145 * 127
Employer 166 * 163 * 158
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for substance use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple sources of payment for their last or current treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.31B – Source of Payment for Last or Current Substance Use Treatment: Among People Aged 12 or Older Who Received Their Last or Current Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year; by Age Group, Percentages, 2021
Source of Payment1 Aged 12+
(2021)		 Aged 12-17
(2021)		 Aged 18+
(2021)		 Aged 18-25
(2021)		 Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL POPULATION 100.0 * 100.0 100.0 100.0
Private Health Insurance 57.5 * 57.8 * 56.8
Medicare 44.9 * 44.8 * 47.2
Medicaid 49.7 * 49.8 * 50.9
Public Assistance Other Than Medicaid 34.8 * 35.2 * 36.7
Own Savings or Earnings 39.8 * 40.5 * 41.9
Family Members 20.5 * 20.4 * 18.4
Courts 8.9 * 8.9 * 8.7
Military-Related Health Care 6.4 * 6.3 * 6.2
Employer 7.1 * 7.1 * 7.7
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for substance use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple sources of payment for their last or current treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.32A – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Past Year Illicit Drug Use Disorder, Past Year Alcohol Use Disorder, Past Year Illicit Drug and Alcohol Use Disorder, and Past Year Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use Disorder, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use Disorder Status Treatment for
Illicit Drugs
(2021)		 Treatment for
Alcohol
(2021)		 Treatment for
Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol
(2021)		 Treatment for
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
(2021)
ILLICIT DRUGS 1,109 679 495 1,578
12-17 35 26 22 42
18 or Older 1,074 652 472 1,536
18-25 144 91 61 218
26 or Older 929 562 412 1,319
ALCOHOL 529 948 371 1,353
12-17 24 23 21 29
18 or Older 504 925 351 1,324
18-25 73 76 41 155
26 or Older 432 850 310 1,169
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL 452 464 318 799
12-17 20 * * 23
18 or Older 432 447 301 777
18-25 65 57 36 118
26 or Older 367 390 265 659
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL 1,186 1,163 548 2,132
12-17 40 32 26 48
18 or Older 1,147 1,130 522 2,083
18-25 152 110 66 255
26 or Older 995 1,021 456 1,828
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit drug or alcohol use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for substance use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Estimates include people who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as people who received treatment for unspecified substance(s).
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.32B – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Past Year Illicit Drug Use Disorder, Past Year Alcohol Use Disorder, Past Year Illicit Drug and Alcohol Use Disorder, and Past Year Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use Disorder, Percentages, 2021
Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use Disorder Status Treatment for
Illicit Drugs
(2021)		 Treatment for
Alcohol
(2021)		 Treatment for
Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol
(2021)		 Treatment for
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
(2021)
ILLICIT DRUGS 5.5 3.4 2.5 7.9
12-17 2.4 1.8 1.5 2.8
18 or Older 5.8 3.5 2.5 8.3
18-25 2.8 1.8 1.2 4.2
26 or Older 6.9 4.2 3.1 9.8
ALCOHOL 1.8 3.2 1.3 4.6
12-17 2.7 2.5 2.3 3.2
18 or Older 1.8 3.2 1.2 4.6
18-25 1.4 1.5 0.8 3.1
26 or Older 1.8 3.6 1.3 4.9
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL 6.7 6.9 4.7 11.9
12-17 4.9 * * 5.5
18 or Older 6.8 7.1 4.8 12.3
18-25 3.5 3.1 1.9 6.3
26 or Older 8.2 8.7 5.9 14.7
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL 2.8 2.7 1.3 5.0
12-17 2.0 1.6 1.3 2.5
18 or Older 2.8 2.8 1.3 5.1
18-25 1.8 1.3 0.8 3.1
26 or Older 3.1 3.1 1.4 5.6
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit drug or alcohol use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for substance use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Estimates include people who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as people who received treatment for unspecified substance(s).
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.33A – Classified as Needing Illicit Drug Use Treatment: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Receipt of Illicit Drug Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing Illicit Drug Use Treatment; by Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Age Category Among the Total Population Among People Classified as Needing Treatment (Tx)
Classified as Needing Tx
(2021)		 % Who Received Tx
at a Specialty Facility
(2021)		 % Who Did Not Receive Tx
at a Specialty Facility
(2021)
TOTAL 20,704 8.4 91.6
12-20 3,319 3.2 96.8
21 or Older 17,386 9.4 90.6
12-17 1,486 3.0 97.0
12-13 145 * *
14-15 434 3.5 96.5
16-17 907 3.0 97.0
18 or Older 19,218 8.8 91.2
18-25 5,197 3.2 96.8
18-20 1,832 3.5 96.5
21-25 3,364 3.1 96.9
26 or Older 14,021 10.9 89.1
26-49 10,505 10.9 89.1
26-29 2,723 5.1 94.9
30-34 2,632 10.4 89.6
35-39 2,301 15.8 84.2
40-44 1,580 13.9 86.1
45-49 1,269 11.6 88.4
50 or Older 3,516 11.0 89.0
50-54 937 * *
55-59 853 * *
60-64 874 * *
65 or Older 852 * *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing illicit drug use treatment if they met the DSM-5 criteria for an illicit drug use disorder or received treatment for illicit drug use at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility [inpatient or outpatient], hospital [inpatient only], or mental health center). Illicit drug use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
NOTE: Illicit drug use disorder (IDUD) estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.33B – Classified as Needing Illicit Drug Use Treatment: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Receipt of Illicit Drug Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing Illicit Drug Use Treatment; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2021
Age Category Among the Total Population Among People Classified as Needing Treatment (Tx)
Classified as Needing Tx
(2021)		 % Who Received Tx
at a Specialty Facility
(2021)		 % Who Did Not Receive Tx
at a Specialty Facility
(2021)
TOTAL 7.4 8.4 91.6
12-20 8.5 3.2 96.8
21 or Older 7.2 9.4 90.6
12-17 5.7 3.0 97.0
12-13 1.6 * *
14-15 5.1 3.5 96.5
16-17 10.6 3.0 97.0
18 or Older 7.6 8.8 91.2
18-25 15.5 3.2 96.8
18-20 14.0 3.5 96.5
21-25 16.5 3.1 96.9
26 or Older 6.4 10.9 89.1
26-49 10.3 10.9 89.1
26-29 15.6 5.1 94.9
30-34 11.6 10.4 89.6
35-39 10.3 15.8 84.2
40-44 7.7 13.9 86.1
45-49 6.6 11.6 88.4
50 or Older 3.0 11.0 89.0
50-54 4.8 * *
55-59 4.0 * *
60-64 3.9 * *
65 or Older 1.6 * *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing illicit drug use treatment if they met the DSM-5 criteria for an illicit drug use disorder or received treatment for illicit drug use at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility [inpatient or outpatient], hospital [inpatient only], or mental health center). Illicit drug use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
NOTE: Illicit drug use disorder (IDUD) estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.34A – Classified as Needing Illicit Drug Use Treatment: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Receipt of Illicit Drug Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing Illicit Drug Use Treatment; by Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Among the Total Population Among People Classified as Needing Treatment (Tx)
Classified as Needing Tx
(2021)		 % Who Received Tx
at a Specialty Facility
(2021)		 % Who Did Not Receive Tx
at a Specialty Facility
(2021)
TOTAL 20,704 8.4 91.6
AGE GROUP      
12-17 1,486 3.0 97.0
18 or Older 19,218 8.8 91.2
18-25 5,197 3.2 96.8
26 or Older 14,021 10.9 89.1
GENDER      
Male 12,010 8.1 91.9
Female 8,694 8.8 91.2
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
Not Hispanic or Latino 17,108 9.5 90.5
White 12,234 10.3 89.7
Black or African American 3,155 7.3 92.7
AIAN 300 * *
NHOPI 136 * *
Asian 478 * *
Two or More Races 805 8.0 92.0
Hispanic or Latino 3,596 3.3 96.7
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing illicit drug use treatment if they met the DSM-5 criteria for an illicit drug use disorder or received treatment for illicit drug use at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility [inpatient or outpatient], hospital [inpatient only], or mental health center). Illicit drug use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
NOTE: Illicit drug use disorder (IDUD) estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.34B – Classified as Needing Illicit Drug Use Treatment: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Receipt of Illicit Drug Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing Illicit Drug Use Treatment; by Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Among the Total Population Among People Classified as Needing Treatment (Tx)
Classified as Needing Tx
(2021)		 % Who Received Tx
at a Specialty Facility
(2021)		 % Who Did Not Receive Tx
at a Specialty Facility
(2021)
TOTAL 7.4 8.4 91.6
AGE GROUP      
12-17 5.7 3.0 97.0
18 or Older 7.6 8.8 91.2
18-25 15.5 3.2 96.8
26 or Older 6.4 10.9 89.1
GENDER      
Male 8.8 8.1 91.9
Female 6.1 8.8 91.2
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
Not Hispanic or Latino 7.4 9.5 90.5
White 7.2 10.3 89.7
Black or African American 9.2 7.3 92.7
AIAN 16.7 * *
NHOPI 13.3 * *
Asian 2.9 * *
Two or More Races 14.9 8.0 92.0
Hispanic or Latino 7.2 3.3 96.7
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing illicit drug use treatment if they met the DSM-5 criteria for an illicit drug use disorder or received treatment for illicit drug use at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility [inpatient or outpatient], hospital [inpatient only], or mental health center). Illicit drug use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
NOTE: Illicit drug use disorder (IDUD) estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.35A – Classified as Needing Illicit Drug Use Treatment: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Receipt of Illicit Drug Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing Illicit Drug Use Treatment; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Among the Total Population Among People Classified as Needing Treatment (Tx)
Classified as Needing Tx
(2021)		 % Who Received Tx
at a Specialty Facility
(2021)		 % Who Did Not Receive Tx
at a Specialty Facility
(2021)
TOTAL 20,704 8.4 91.6
GEOGRAPHIC REGION      
Northeast 3,542 9.8 90.2
Midwest 4,685 8.5 91.5
South 6,983 8.8 91.2
West 5,494 6.9 93.1
COUNTY TYPE      
Large Metro 11,221 7.8 92.2
Small Metro 6,465 7.9 92.1
Nonmetro 3,019 11.8 88.2
Urbanized 1,113 7.7 92.3
Less Urbanized 1,602 14.7 85.3
Completely Rural 303 * *
POVERTY LEVEL1      
Less Than 100% 4,818 14.7 85.3
100-199% 5,261 9.0 91.0
200% or More 10,620 5.3 94.7
HEALTH INSURANCE2      
Private 8,648 3.8 96.2
Medicaid/CHIP 7,449 14.4 85.6
Other3 3,134 8.1 91.9
No Coverage 3,441 7.3 92.7
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing illicit drug use treatment if they met the DSM-5 criteria for an illicit drug use disorder or received treatment for illicit drug use at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility [inpatient or outpatient], hospital [inpatient only], or mental health center). Illicit drug use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
NOTE: Illicit drug use disorder (IDUD) estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.35B – Classified as Needing Illicit Drug Use Treatment: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Receipt of Illicit Drug Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing Illicit Drug Use Treatment; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Among the Total Population Among People Classified as Needing Treatment (Tx)
Classified as Needing Tx
(2021)		 % Who Received Tx
at a Specialty Facility
(2021)		 % Who Did Not Receive Tx
at a Specialty Facility
(2021)
TOTAL 7.4 8.4 91.6
GEOGRAPHIC REGION      
Northeast 7.2 9.8 90.2
Midwest 8.1 8.5 91.5
South 6.6 8.8 91.2
West 8.3 6.9 93.1
COUNTY TYPE      
Large Metro 7.3 7.8 92.2
Small Metro 7.6 7.9 92.1
Nonmetro 7.3 11.8 88.2
Urbanized 7.1 7.7 92.3
Less Urbanized 7.5 14.7 85.3
Completely Rural 6.8 * *
POVERTY LEVEL1      
Less Than 100% 11.2 14.7 85.3
100-199% 9.4 9.0 91.0
200% or More 5.9 5.3 94.7
HEALTH INSURANCE2      
Private 5.1 3.8 96.2
Medicaid/CHIP 13.1 14.4 85.6
Other3 4.1 8.1 91.9
No Coverage 12.8 7.3 92.7
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing illicit drug use treatment if they met the DSM-5 criteria for an illicit drug use disorder or received treatment for illicit drug use at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility [inpatient or outpatient], hospital [inpatient only], or mental health center). Illicit drug use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
NOTE: Illicit drug use disorder (IDUD) estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.36A – Perceived Need for Illicit Drug Use Treatment and Whether Made an Effort to Get Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with a Past Year Illicit Drug Use Disorder Who Did Not Receive Illicit Drug Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility; by Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Past Year Illicit Drug
Use Disorder and
Did Not Receive
Illicit Drug Use
Treatment (Tx) at a
Specialty Facility
(2021)		 Perceived Need
for Tx1
(2021)		 Perceived Need and
Made Effort
to Get Tx1
(2021)		 Perceived Need and
Did Not Make Effort
to Get Tx1
(2021)		 Did Not Perceive
Need for Tx1
(2021)
TOTAL 18,963 806 337 470 18,157
AGE GROUP          
12-17 1,442 23 11 12 1,419
18 or Older 17,521 783 326 458 16,738
18-25 5,029 122 51 71 4,907
26 or Older 12,492 661 275 387 11,830
GENDER          
Male 11,035 506 232 274 10,529
Female 7,929 301 105 196 7,628
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit drug use disorder (IDUD) estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for illicit drug use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers. Illicit drug use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Perceived Need for Illicit Drug Use Treatment includes people who did not receive but felt they needed illicit drug use treatment, as well as people who received illicit drug use treatment at a location other than a specialty facility but felt they needed additional treatment.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.36B – Perceived Need for Illicit Drug Use Treatment and Whether Made an Effort to Get Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with a Past Year Illicit Drug Use Disorder Who Did Not Receive Illicit Drug Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility; by Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Past Year Illicit Drug
Use Disorder and
Did Not Receive
Illicit Drug Use
Treatment (Tx) at a
Specialty Facility
(2021)		 Perceived Need
for Tx1
(2021)		 Perceived Need and
Made Effort
to Get Tx1
(2021)		 Perceived Need and
Did Not Make Effort
to Get Tx1
(2021)		 Did Not Perceive
Need for Tx1
(2021)
TOTAL 100.0 4.3 1.8 2.5 95.7
AGE GROUP          
12-17 100.0 1.6 0.8 0.8 98.4
18 or Older 100.0 4.5 1.9 2.6 95.5
18-25 100.0 2.4 1.0 1.4 97.6
26 or Older 100.0 5.3 2.2 3.1 94.7
GENDER          
Male 100.0 4.6 2.1 2.5 95.4
Female 100.0 3.8 1.3 2.5 96.2
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit drug use disorder (IDUD) estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for illicit drug use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers. Illicit drug use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Perceived Need for Illicit Drug Use Treatment includes people who did not receive but felt they needed illicit drug use treatment, as well as people who received illicit drug use treatment at a location other than a specialty facility but felt they needed additional treatment.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.37A – Classified as Needing Alcohol Use Treatment: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Receipt of Alcohol Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing Alcohol Use Treatment; by Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Among the Total Population Among People Classified as Needing Treatment (Tx)
Classified as Needing Tx
(2021)		 % Who Received Tx
at a Specialty Facility
(2021)		 % Who Did Not Receive Tx
at a Specialty Facility
(2021)
TOTAL 30,005 4.7 95.3
AGE GROUP      
12-17 905 3.7 96.3
18 or Older 29,100 4.7 95.3
18-25 5,067 2.6 97.4
26 or Older 24,033 5.2 94.8
GENDER      
Male 16,912 5.9 94.1
Female 13,093 3.1 96.9
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
Not Hispanic or Latino 24,832 5.2 94.8
White 19,019 4.7 95.3
Black or African American 3,577 7.8 92.2
AIAN 283 * *
NHOPI 144 * *
Asian 988 * *
Two or More Races 821 8.6 91.4
Hispanic or Latino 5,173 2.5 97.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing alcohol use treatment if they met the DSM-5 criteria for an alcohol use disorder or received treatment for alcohol use at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility [inpatient or outpatient], hospital [inpatient only], or mental health center).
NOTE: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.37B – Classified as Needing Alcohol Use Treatment: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Receipt of Alcohol Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing Alcohol Use Treatment; by Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Among the Total Population Among People Classified as Needing Treatment (Tx)
Classified as Needing Tx
(2021)		 % Who Received Tx
at a Specialty Facility
(2021)		 % Who Did Not Receive Tx
at a Specialty Facility
(2021)
TOTAL 10.7 4.7 95.3
AGE GROUP      
12-17 3.5 3.7 96.3
18 or Older 11.5 4.7 95.3
18-25 15.1 2.6 97.4
26 or Older 10.9 5.2 94.8
GENDER      
Male 12.4 5.9 94.1
Female 9.2 3.1 96.9
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
Not Hispanic or Latino 10.8 5.2 94.8
White 11.1 4.7 95.3
Black or African American 10.4 7.8 92.2
AIAN 15.8 * *
NHOPI 14.0 * *
Asian 6.0 * *
Two or More Races 15.2 8.6 91.4
Hispanic or Latino 10.4 2.5 97.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing alcohol use treatment if they met the DSM-5 criteria for an alcohol use disorder or received treatment for alcohol use at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility [inpatient or outpatient], hospital [inpatient only], or mental health center).
NOTE: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.38A – Perceived Need for Alcohol Use Treatment and Whether Made an Effort to Get Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with a Past Year Alcohol Use Disorder Who Did Not Receive Alcohol Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility; by Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Past Year Alcohol
Use Disorder and
Did Not Receive
Alcohol Use
Treatment (Tx) at a
Specialty Facility
(2021)		 Perceived Need
for Tx1
(2021)		 Perceived Need and
Made Effort
to Get Tx1
(2021)		 Perceived Need and
Did Not Make Effort
to Get Tx1
(2021)		 Did Not Perceive
Need for Tx1
(2021)
TOTAL 28,596 813 323 490 27,783
AGE GROUP          
12-17 872 6 0 6 866
18 or Older 27,724 807 323 484 26,917
18-25 4,936 82 32 50 4,854
26 or Older 22,788 725 291 434 22,063
GENDER          
Male 15,915 456 239 217 15,459
Female 12,680 357 84 273 12,324
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for alcohol use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers.
1 Perceived Need for Alcohol Use Treatment includes people who did not receive but felt they needed alcohol use treatment, as well as people who received alcohol use treatment at a location other than a specialty facility but felt they needed additional treatment.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.38B – Perceived Need for Alcohol Use Treatment and Whether Made an Effort to Get Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with a Past Year Alcohol Use Disorder Who Did Not Receive Alcohol Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility; by Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Past Year Alcohol
Use Disorder and
Did Not Receive
Alcohol Use
Treatment (Tx) at a
Specialty Facility
(2021)		 Perceived Need
for Tx1
(2021)		 Perceived Need and
Made Effort
to Get Tx1
(2021)		 Perceived Need and
Did Not Make Effort
to Get Tx1
(2021)		 Did Not Perceive
Need for Tx1
(2021)
TOTAL 100.0 2.8 1.1 1.7 97.2
AGE GROUP          
12-17 100.0 0.7 0.0 0.7 99.3
18 or Older 100.0 2.9 1.2 1.7 97.1
18-25 100.0 1.7 0.6 1.0 98.3
26 or Older 100.0 3.2 1.3 1.9 96.8
GENDER          
Male 100.0 2.9 1.5 1.4 97.1
Female 100.0 2.8 0.7 2.2 97.2
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for alcohol use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers.
1 Perceived Need for Alcohol Use Treatment includes people who did not receive but felt they needed alcohol use treatment, as well as people who received alcohol use treatment at a location other than a specialty facility but felt they needed additional treatment.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.39A – Classified as Needing Substance Use Treatment: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Receipt of Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing Substance Use Treatment; by Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Among the Total Population Among People Classified as Needing Treatment (Tx)
Classified as Needing Tx
(2021)		 % Who Received Tx
at a Specialty Facility
(2021)		 % Who Did Not Receive Tx
at a Specialty Facility
(2021)
TOTAL 43,710 6.8 93.2
AGE GROUP      
12-17 1,971 2.8 97.2
18 or Older 41,739 7.0 93.0
18-25 8,392 3.7 96.3
26 or Older 33,348 7.8 92.2
GENDER      
Male 24,984 7.1 92.9
Female 18,726 6.4 93.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
Not Hispanic or Latino 36,260 7.4 92.6
White 27,271 7.4 92.6
Black or African American 5,615 7.2 92.8
AIAN 514 * *
NHOPI 211 * *
Asian 1,274 3.9 96.1
Two or More Races 1,376 8.3 91.7
Hispanic or Latino 7,450 3.9 96.1
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing substance use treatment if they met the DSM-5 criteria for an illicit drug or alcohol use disorder or received treatment for illicit drug or alcohol use at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility [inpatient or outpatient], hospital [inpatient only], or mental health center). Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
NOTE: Illicit drug or alcohol use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.39B – Classified as Needing Substance Use Treatment: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Receipt of Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing Substance Use Treatment; by Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Among the Total Population Among People Classified as Needing Treatment (Tx)
Classified as Needing Tx
(2021)		 % Who Received Tx
at a Specialty Facility
(2021)		 % Who Did Not Receive Tx
at a Specialty Facility
(2021)
TOTAL 15.6 6.8 93.2
AGE GROUP      
12-17 7.6 2.8 97.2
18 or Older 16.4 7.0 93.0
18-25 25.1 3.7 96.3
26 or Older 15.1 7.8 92.2
GENDER      
Male 18.3 7.1 92.9
Female 13.1 6.4 93.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
Not Hispanic or Latino 15.8 7.4 92.6
White 15.9 7.4 92.6
Black or African American 16.4 7.2 92.8
AIAN 28.7 * *
NHOPI 20.6 * *
Asian 7.7 3.9 96.1
Two or More Races 25.5 8.3 91.7
Hispanic or Latino 15.0 3.9 96.1
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing substance use treatment if they met the DSM-5 criteria for an illicit drug or alcohol use disorder or received treatment for illicit drug or alcohol use at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility [inpatient or outpatient], hospital [inpatient only], or mental health center). Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
NOTE: Illicit drug or alcohol use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.40A – Perceived Need for Substance Use Treatment and Whether Made an Effort to Get Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with a Past Year Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use Disorder Who Did Not Receive Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility; by Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Past Year Illicit Drug
or Alcohol
Use Disorder and
Did Not Receive
Illicit Drug or
Alcohol Use
Treatment (Tx) at a
Specialty Facility
(2021)		 Perceived Need
for Tx1
(2021)		 Perceived Need and
Made Effort
to Get Tx1
(2021)		 Perceived Need and
Did Not Make Effort
to Get Tx1
(2021)		 Did Not Perceive
Need for Tx1
(2021)
TOTAL 40,748 1,284 447 837 39,464
AGE GROUP          
12-17 1,915 27 11 16 1,888
18 or Older 38,833 1,257 436 821 37,576
18-25 8,078 167 62 105 7,912
26 or Older 30,755 1,090 375 716 29,664
GENDER          
Male 23,212 723 307 416 22,489
Female 17,536 561 141 420 16,975
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit drug or alcohol use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for substance use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Perceived Need for Substance Use Treatment includes people who did not receive but felt they needed illicit drug or alcohol use treatment, as well as people who received treatment at a location other than a specialty facility but felt they needed additional treatment.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.40B – Perceived Need for Substance Use Treatment and Whether Made an Effort to Get Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with a Past Year Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use Disorder Who Did Not Receive Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility; by Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Past Year Illicit Drug
or Alcohol
Use Disorder and
Did Not Receive
Illicit Drug or
Alcohol Use
Treatment (Tx) at a
Specialty Facility
(2021)		 Perceived Need
for Tx1
(2021)		 Perceived Need and
Made Effort
to Get Tx1
(2021)		 Perceived Need and
Did Not Make Effort
to Get Tx1
(2021)		 Did Not Perceive
Need for Tx1
(2021)
TOTAL 100.0 3.2 1.1 2.1 96.8
AGE GROUP          
12-17 100.0 1.4 0.6 0.8 98.6
18 or Older 100.0 3.2 1.1 2.1 96.8
18-25 100.0 2.1 0.8 1.3 97.9
26 or Older 100.0 3.5 1.2 2.3 96.5
GENDER          
Male 100.0 3.1 1.3 1.8 96.9
Female 100.0 3.2 0.8 2.4 96.8
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit drug or alcohol use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Specialty facilities for substance use treatment include hospitals (inpatient only), rehabilitation facilities (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health centers. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
1 Perceived Need for Substance Use Treatment includes people who did not receive but felt they needed illicit drug or alcohol use treatment, as well as people who received treatment at a location other than a specialty facility but felt they needed additional treatment.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.41A – Detailed Reasons for Not Receiving Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing But Not Receiving Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility and Who Perceived a Need for Substance Use Treatment in Past Year; Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Reason for Not Receiving Substance Use Treatment1 2021
TOTAL POPULATION 1,284
No Health Care Coverage and Could Not Afford Cost 319
Had Health Care Coverage But Did Not Cover Treatment or Did Not Cover Full Cost 154
No Transportation/Programs Too Far Away or Hours Inconvenient 78
Did Not Find Program That Offered Type of Treatment That Was Wanted 203
Not Ready to Stop Using 471
No Openings in a Program 38
Did Not Know Where to Go for Treatment 230
Might Cause Neighbors/Community to Have Negative Opinion 134
Might Have Negative Effect on Job 189
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment at the Time 120
Could Handle the Problem Without Treatment 193
Treatment Would Not Help 71
Did Not Have Time 66
Did Not Want Others to Find Out 127
Some Other Reason 23
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing substance use treatment if they met the DSM-5 criteria for an illicit drug or alcohol use disorder or received treatment for illicit drug or alcohol use at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility [inpatient or outpatient], hospital [inpatient only], or mental health center). Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
NOTE: Illicit drug or alcohol use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Perceived Need for Substance Use Treatment includes people who did not receive but felt they needed illicit drug or alcohol use treatment, as well as people who received treatment at a location other than a specialty facility but felt they needed additional treatment.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple reasons for not receiving treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.41B – Detailed Reasons for Not Receiving Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing But Not Receiving Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility and Who Perceived a Need for Substance Use Treatment in Past Year; Percentages, 2021
Reason for Not Receiving Substance Use Treatment1 2021
TOTAL POPULATION 100.0
No Health Care Coverage and Could Not Afford Cost 24.9
Had Health Care Coverage But Did Not Cover Treatment or Did Not Cover Full Cost 12.0
No Transportation/Programs Too Far Away or Hours Inconvenient 6.1
Did Not Find Program That Offered Type of Treatment That Was Wanted 15.8
Not Ready to Stop Using 36.7
No Openings in a Program 3.0
Did Not Know Where to Go for Treatment 17.9
Might Cause Neighbors/Community to Have Negative Opinion 10.4
Might Have Negative Effect on Job 14.7
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment at the Time 9.3
Could Handle the Problem Without Treatment 15.0
Treatment Would Not Help 5.5
Did Not Have Time 5.2
Did Not Want Others to Find Out 9.9
Some Other Reason 1.8
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing substance use treatment if they met the DSM-5 criteria for an illicit drug or alcohol use disorder or received treatment for illicit drug or alcohol use at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility [inpatient or outpatient], hospital [inpatient only], or mental health center). Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol or illicit drugs in their lifetime. Respondents who used prescription drugs but who did not misuse prescription drugs in their lifetime may not receive these questions.
NOTE: Illicit drug or alcohol use disorder estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on these changes.
NOTE: Perceived Need for Substance Use Treatment includes people who did not receive but felt they needed illicit drug or alcohol use treatment, as well as people who received treatment at a location other than a specialty facility but felt they needed additional treatment.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple reasons for not receiving treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.42A – Received Medication-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol, Opioids, and Alcohol or Opioids in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Demographic, Geographic, and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic/Geographic/
Socioeconomic Characteristic		 Received
Medication-Assisted
Treatment (MAT)
for Alcohol
(2021)		 Received MAT
for Opioids
(2021)		 Received MAT
for Alcohol or Opioids
(2021)
TOTAL 383 1,044 1,400
AGE GROUP      
12-17 2 2 3
18 or Older 381 1,041 1,397
18-25 18 70 80
26 or Older 363 971 1,317
GENDER      
Male 255 640 874
Female 128 403 526
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
Not Hispanic or Latino 366 963 1,308
White 295 829 1,103
Black or African American 70 45 115
AIAN 0 * *
NHOPI * * *
Asian * 29 29
Two or More Races 1 50 50
Hispanic or Latino 17 80 92
GEOGRAPHIC REGION      
Northeast 75 255 316
Midwest 123 188 305
South 53 438 486
West 132 163 294
COUNTY TYPE      
Large Metro 203 521 721
Small Metro 135 338 454
Nonmetro 44 184 225
Urbanized 24 57 79
Less Urbanized 10 109 117
Completely Rural 11 18 29
HEALTH INSURANCE1      
Private 236 172 389
Medicaid/CHIP 146 693 834
Other2 62 128 188
No Coverage 8 166 171
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Medication-assisted treatment for alcohol or for opioids refers to medication prescribed by a doctor or other health professional to help reduce or stop the use of alcohol or opioids, respectively. Respondents who used prescription pain relievers but did not misuse prescription pain relievers in their lifetime may not receive medication-assisted treatment questions.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
2 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.42B – Received Medication-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol, Opioids, and Alcohol or Opioids in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Demographic, Geographic, and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic/Geographic/
Socioeconomic Characteristic		 Received
Medication-Assisted
Treatment (MAT)
for Alcohol
(2021)		 Received MAT
for Opioids
(2021)		 Received MAT
for Alcohol or Opioids
(2021)
TOTAL 0.1 0.4 0.5
AGE GROUP      
12-17 0.0 0.0 0.0
18 or Older 0.2 0.4 0.6
18-25 0.1 0.2 0.2
26 or Older 0.2 0.4 0.6
GENDER      
Male 0.2 0.5 0.6
Female 0.1 0.3 0.4
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.2 0.4 0.6
White 0.2 0.5 0.6
Black or African American 0.2 0.1 0.3
AIAN 0.0 * *
NHOPI * * *
Asian * 0.2 0.2
Two or More Races 0.0 0.9 0.9
Hispanic or Latino 0.0 0.2 0.2
GEOGRAPHIC REGION      
Northeast 0.2 0.5 0.6
Midwest 0.2 0.3 0.5
South 0.0 0.4 0.5
West 0.2 0.2 0.4
COUNTY TYPE      
Large Metro 0.1 0.3 0.5
Small Metro 0.2 0.4 0.5
Nonmetro 0.1 0.4 0.5
Urbanized 0.2 0.4 0.5
Less Urbanized 0.0 0.5 0.5
Completely Rural 0.2 0.4 0.7
HEALTH INSURANCE1      
Private 0.1 0.1 0.2
Medicaid/CHIP 0.3 1.2 1.5
Other2 0.1 0.2 0.2
No Coverage 0.0 0.6 0.6
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Medication-assisted treatment for alcohol or for opioids refers to medication prescribed by a doctor or other health professional to help reduce or stop the use of alcohol or opioids, respectively. Respondents who used prescription pain relievers but did not misuse prescription pain relievers in their lifetime may not receive medication-assisted treatment questions.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
2 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.43A – Received Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Alcohol in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Past Year Alcohol Use Disorder; Received MAT for Opioids in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Past Year Opioid Use Disorder; by Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Received MAT for Alcohol
among People with an
Alcohol Use Disorder
(2021)		 Received MAT for Opioids
among People with an
Opioid Use Disorder
(2021)
TOTAL 265 533
AGE GROUP    
12-17 1 *
18 or Older 264 532
18-25 13 *
26 or Older 251 481
GENDER    
Male 176 *
Female 89 220
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE    
Not Hispanic or Latino 251 467
White 217 344
Black or African American 33 *
AIAN 0 *
NHOPI * *
Asian * *
Two or More Races 0 *
Hispanic or Latino 14 *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Medication-assisted treatment for alcohol or for opioids refers to medication prescribed by a doctor or other health professional to help reduce or stop the use of alcohol or opioids, respectively. Respondents who used prescription pain relievers but did not misuse prescription pain relievers in their lifetime may not receive medication-assisted treatment questions.
NOTE: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD) estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.43B – Received Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Alcohol in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Past Year Alcohol Use Disorder; Received MAT for Opioids in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Past Year Opioid Use Disorder; by Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Received MAT for Alcohol
among People with an
Alcohol Use Disorder
(2021)		 Received MAT for Opioids
among People with an
Opioid Use Disorder
(2021)
TOTAL 0.9 22.1
AGE GROUP    
12-17 0.1 *
18 or Older 0.9 23.4
18-25 0.3 *
26 or Older 1.1 23.7
GENDER    
Male 1.1 *
Female 0.7 18.7
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE    
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.0 23.9
White 1.2 26.3
Black or African American 1.0 *
AIAN 0.1 *
NHOPI * *
Asian * *
Two or More Races 0.0 *
Hispanic or Latino 0.3 *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Medication-assisted treatment for alcohol or for opioids refers to medication prescribed by a doctor or other health professional to help reduce or stop the use of alcohol or opioids, respectively. Respondents who used prescription pain relievers but did not misuse prescription pain relievers in their lifetime may not receive medication-assisted treatment questions.
NOTE: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD) estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.44A – Received Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Alcohol in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Past Year Alcohol Use Disorder; Received MAT for Opioids in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Past Year Opioid Use Disorder; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Received MAT for Alcohol
among People with an
Alcohol Use Disorder
(2021)		 Received MAT for Opioids
among People with an
Opioid Use Disorder
(2021)
TOTAL 265 533
GEOGRAPHIC REGION    
Northeast 38 *
Midwest 115 *
South 29 *
West 83 67
COUNTY TYPE    
Large Metro 136 309
Small Metro 119 *
Nonmetro 10 *
Urbanized 4 *
Less Urbanized 5 *
Completely Rural 0 *
POVERTY LEVEL1    
Less Than 100% 31 *
100-199% 50 73
200% or More 183 191
HEALTH INSURANCE2    
Private 182 *
Medicaid/CHIP 91 391
Other3 35 *
No Coverage 6 *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Medication-assisted treatment for alcohol or for opioids refers to medication prescribed by a doctor or other health professional to help reduce or stop the use of alcohol or opioids, respectively. Respondents who used prescription pain relievers but did not misuse prescription pain relievers in their lifetime may not receive medication-assisted treatment questions.
NOTE: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD) estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 5.44B – Received Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Alcohol in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Past Year Alcohol Use Disorder; Received MAT for Opioids in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Past Year Opioid Use Disorder; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Received MAT for Alcohol
among People with an
Alcohol Use Disorder
(2021)		 Received MAT for Opioids
among People with an
Opioid Use Disorder
(2021)
TOTAL 0.9 22.1
GEOGRAPHIC REGION    
Northeast 0.7 *
Midwest 1.9 *
South 0.3 *
West 1.1 14.0
COUNTY TYPE    
Large Metro 0.8 24.2
Small Metro 1.3 *
Nonmetro 0.2 *
Urbanized 0.3 *
Less Urbanized 0.3 *
Completely Rural 0.1 *
POVERTY LEVEL1    
Less Than 100% 0.7 *
100-199% 0.9 13.8
200% or More 1.0 19.9
HEALTH INSURANCE2    
Private 1.0 *
Medicaid/CHIP 1.6 29.0
Other3 0.6 *
No Coverage 0.2 *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Medication-assisted treatment for alcohol or for opioids refers to medication prescribed by a doctor or other health professional to help reduce or stop the use of alcohol or opioids, respectively. Respondents who used prescription pain relievers but did not misuse prescription pain relievers in their lifetime may not receive medication-assisted treatment questions.
NOTE: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD) estimates are based on DSM-5 criteria. Beginning with the 2021 NSDUH, questions on prescription drug use disorder were asked of all past year users of prescription drugs, regardless of whether they misused prescription drugs. The estimates in this table do not include prescription drug use disorder data from the past year users of prescription drugs who were not also misusers of prescription drugs.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.

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