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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, 2023 and 2024
Substance Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER 48,464 48,351 2,192 2,024 46,272 46,327 9,228 9,056 37,044 37,271
DRUGS 27,153 28,184 1,780 1,705 25,373 26,480 6,113 6,210 19,260 20,269
Marijuana 19,164a 20,585 1,223 1,219 17,941a 19,366 5,634 5,536 12,308a 13,830
Cocaine 1,256 1,211 45 14 1,212 1,197 189 280 1,023 917
Heroin 587 496 * 9 587 486 17 33 570 453
Hallucinogens 428 433 59 83 369 350 132 102 237 248
Inhalants 304 352 78 84 226 269 39 82 187 187
Methamphetamine 1,784 1,571 23 9 1,761 1,562 71 96 1,690 1,465
Prescription Psychotherapeutics 7,889 7,628 598 524 7,292 7,104 769 805 6,523 6,300
Pain Relievers 5,344 4,952 316 286 5,027 4,666 392 341 4,636 4,325
Prescription Opioids 4,708 4,596 230 262 4,478 4,334 343 314 4,135 4,020
Stimulants 1,718 1,846 244 191 1,474 1,655 315 411 1,158 1,243
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 2,256 2,096 140 119 2,116 1,976 222 239 1,894 1,737
Tranquilizers 1,747 1,497 89 84 1,659 1,413 162 194 1,497 1,219
Sedatives 869 812 72 44 797 767 77 90 720 677
Opioids1 5,043 4,822 230 267 4,813 4,555 347 335 4,466 4,220
Central Nervous System Stimulants 4,322 4,266 268 210 4,053 4,056 525b 722 3,529 3,334
ALCOHOL 28,859 27,913 757 775 28,103 27,138 5,123 5,029 22,980 22,108
BOTH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL 7,549 7,746 345 456 7,204 7,290 2,008 2,183 5,197 5,106
DRUGS ONLY (NO ALCOHOL USE DISORDER) 19,604 20,438 1,435 1,249 18,169 19,190 4,105 4,027 14,064 15,163
ALCOHOL ONLY (NO DRUG USE DISORDER) 21,311 20,167 412 319 20,899 19,848 3,115 2,846 17,784 17,002
NO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER 234,994b 239,891 23,723 23,928 211,270b 215,964 24,805b 25,890 186,465b 190,074
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
1 Some 2023 estimates may differ from previously published estimates due to updates in how opioids are defined beginning in 2024. See Chapter 4 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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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, 2023 and 2024
Substance Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER 17.1 16.8 8.5 7.8 18.0 17.7 27.1 25.9 16.6 16.4
DRUGS 9.6 9.8 6.9 6.6 9.9 10.1 18.0 17.8 8.6 8.9
Marijuana 6.8 7.1 4.7 4.7 7.0 7.4 16.6 15.8 5.5a 6.1
Cocaine 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.1 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.8 0.5 0.4
Heroin 0.2 0.2 * <0.1 0.2 0.2 <0.1 0.1 0.3 0.2
Hallucinogens 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.3 0.1 0.1
Inhalants 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.1
Methamphetamine 0.6 0.5 0.1 <0.1 0.7 0.6 0.2 0.3 0.8 0.6
Prescription Psychotherapeutics 2.8 2.6 2.3 2.0 2.8 2.7 2.3 2.3 2.9 2.8
Pain Relievers 1.9 1.7 1.2 1.1 2.0 1.8 1.2 1.0 2.1 1.9
Prescription Opioids 1.7 1.6 0.9 1.0 1.7 1.7 1.0 0.9 1.9 1.8
Stimulants 0.6 0.6 0.9 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.9 1.2 0.5 0.5
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 0.8 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.8
Tranquilizers 0.6 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.5
Sedatives 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3
Opioids1 1.8 1.7 0.9 1.0 1.9 1.7 1.0 1.0 2.0 1.9
Central Nervous System Stimulants 1.5 1.5 1.0 0.8 1.6 1.5 1.5a 2.1 1.6 1.5
ALCOHOL 10.2 9.7 2.9 3.0 10.9 10.3 15.1 14.4 10.3 9.7
BOTH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL 2.7 2.7 1.3 1.8 2.8 2.8 5.9 6.2 2.3 2.2
DRUGS ONLY (NO ALCOHOL USE DISORDER) 6.9 7.1 5.5 4.8 7.1 7.3 12.1 11.5 6.3 6.7
ALCOHOL ONLY (NO DRUG USE DISORDER) 7.5a 7.0 1.6 1.2 8.1a 7.6 9.2a 8.1 8.0 7.5
NO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER 82.9 83.2 91.5 92.2 82.0 82.3 72.9 74.1 83.4 83.6
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
1 Some 2023 estimates may differ from previously published estimates due to updates in how opioids are defined beginning in 2024. See Chapter 4 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.2A – Substance Use Disorder Severity Level for Specific Substances in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Substance Any Substance Use Disorder
(2023)
Any Substance Use Disorder
(2024)
Severity Level
Mild Substance Use Disorder
(2023)
Mild Substance Use Disorder
(2024)
Moderate Substance Use Disorder
(2023)
Moderate Substance Use Disorder
(2024)
Severe Substance Use Disorder
(2023)
Severe Substance Use Disorder
(2024)
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER 48,464 48,351 27,075 27,001 10,980 11,031 10,409 10,319
DRUGS 27,153 28,184 15,187 15,508 6,230 6,881 5,736 5,795
Marijuana 19,164a 20,585 10,625 11,188 5,088 5,747 3,450 3,650
Cocaine 1,256 1,211 423 498 307 257 526 457
Heroin 587 496 76 66 57 83 455 347
Hallucinogens 428 433 321 291 85 99 22 42
Inhalants 304 352 200 209 24 72 80 71
Methamphetamine 1,784 1,571 495a 257 285 307 1,004 1,006
Prescription Psychotherapeutics 7,889 7,628 5,512 5,330 1,320 1,214 1,057 1,084
Pain Relievers 5,344 4,952 3,790 3,509 852 710 702 734
Prescription Opioids 4,708 4,596 3,312 3,193 700 681 697 722
Stimulants 1,718 1,846 1,238 1,208 267 375 213 263
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 2,256 2,096 1,469 1,406 440 308 347 382
Tranquilizers 1,747 1,497 1,102 942 371 229 274 326
Sedatives 869 812 614 546 138 154 118 112
Opioids1 5,043 4,822 3,246 3,152 746 738 1,051 932
Central Nervous System Stimulants 4,322 4,266 1,952 1,781 729 871 1,641 1,613
ALCOHOL 28,859 27,913 16,925 16,567 6,322 5,975 5,613 5,370
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
1 Some 2023 estimates may differ from previously published estimates due to updates in how opioids are defined beginning in 2024. See Chapter 4 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.2B – Substance Use Disorder Severity Level for Specific Substances in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Substance Any Substance Use Disorder
(2023)
Any Substance Use Disorder
(2024)
Severity Level
Mild Substance Use Disorder
(2023)
Mild Substance Use Disorder
(2024)
Moderate Substance Use Disorder
(2023)
Moderate Substance Use Disorder
(2024)
Severe Substance Use Disorder
(2023)
Severe Substance Use Disorder
(2024)
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER 17.1 16.8 9.6 9.4 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.6
DRUGS 9.6 9.8 5.4 5.4 2.2 2.4 2.0 2.0
Marijuana 6.8 7.1 3.7 3.9 1.8 2.0 1.2 1.3
Cocaine 0.4 0.4 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2
Heroin 0.2 0.2 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 0.2 0.1
Hallucinogens 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
Inhalants 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
Methamphetamine 0.6 0.5 0.2a 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.3
Prescription Psychotherapeutics 2.8 2.6 1.9 1.8 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4
Pain Relievers 1.9 1.7 1.3 1.2 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.3
Prescription Opioids 1.7 1.6 1.2 1.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3
Stimulants 0.6 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Tranquilizers or Sedatives 0.8 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1
Tranquilizers 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.1a 0.1 0.1 0.1
Sedatives 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2 <0.1 0.1 <0.1 <0.1
Opioids1 1.8 1.7 1.1 1.1 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.3
Central Nervous System Stimulants 1.5 1.5 0.7 0.6 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6
ALCOHOL 10.2 9.7 6.0 5.7 2.2 2.1 2.0 1.9
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
1 Some 2023 estimates may differ from previously published estimates due to updates in how opioids are defined beginning in 2024. See Chapter 4 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.3A – 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, 2023 and 2024
Age Category Drug Use Disorder
(2023)
Drug Use Disorder
(2024)
Alcohol Use Disorder
(2023)
Alcohol Use Disorder
(2024)
Substance Use Disorder
(2023)
Substance Use Disorder
(2024)
TOTAL 27,153 28,184 28,859 27,913 48,464 48,351
12-201 3,869 3,654 2,109 1,998 5,082 4,627
21 or Older1 23,284 24,530 26,750 25,915 43,381 43,724
12-17 1,780 1,705 757 775 2,192 2,024
12-13 196 212 37 55 219 238
14-15 646b 468 272 212 789b 550
16-17 938 1,025 448 509 1,183 1,235
18 or Older 25,373 26,480 28,103 27,138 46,272 46,327
18-25 6,113 6,210 5,123 5,029 9,228 9,056
18-20 2,089 1,949 1,353 1,223 2,891 2,603
21-25 4,024 4,261 3,770 3,807 6,337 6,453
26 or Older 19,260 20,269 22,980 22,108 37,044 37,271
26-49 12,559 13,498 14,585 13,768 23,295 23,469
26-29 2,981 3,161 2,908 2,635 4,901 4,882
30-34 2,994 3,263 3,646a 3,118 5,621 5,417
35-39 2,811 2,931 3,023 3,169 5,065 5,234
40-44 1,918 2,178 2,837 2,700 4,216 4,281
45-49 1,855 1,966 2,171 2,146 3,493 3,654
50 or Older 6,701 6,771 8,395 8,340 13,748 13,802
50-54 1,547 1,607 1,934 1,797 3,089 2,964
55-59 1,259 1,389 1,837 1,875 2,872 3,007
60-64 1,661 1,506 1,942 1,778 3,176 3,021
65 or Older 2,235 2,270 2,682 2,890 4,610 4,809
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
1 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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.3B – Drug Use Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Substance Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Age Category Drug Use Disorder
(2023)
Drug Use Disorder
(2024)
Alcohol Use Disorder
(2023)
Alcohol Use Disorder
(2024)
Substance Use Disorder
(2023)
Substance Use Disorder
(2024)
TOTAL 9.6 9.8 10.2 9.7 17.1 16.8
12-201 10.2 9.5 5.5 5.2 13.4a 12.0
21 or Older1 9.5 9.8 10.9 10.4 17.7 17.5
12-17 6.9 6.6 2.9 3.0 8.5 7.8
12-13 2.5 2.6 0.5 0.7 2.8 2.9
14-15 7.1a 5.3 3.0 2.4 8.6b 6.2
16-17 10.6 11.4 5.1 5.7 13.4 13.7
18 or Older 9.9 10.1 10.9 10.3 18.0 17.7
18-25 18.0 17.8 15.1 14.4 27.1 25.9
18-20 17.2 15.5 11.1 9.7 23.8a 20.7
21-25 18.4 19.0 17.2 17.0 29.0 28.8
26 or Older 8.6 8.9 10.3 9.7 16.6 16.4
26-49 12.1 12.8 14.1a 13.0 22.5 22.2
26-29 16.9 18.1 16.5 15.1 27.9 27.9
30-34 13.2 13.9 16.1b 13.3 24.8 23.0
35-39 12.1 12.7 13.0 13.7 21.8 22.6
40-44 9.0 9.7 13.4 12.0 19.9 19.1
45-49 9.8 10.2 11.5 11.1 18.5 19.0
50 or Older 5.6 5.6 7.0 6.9 11.5 11.4
50-54 8.3 8.2 10.4 9.1 16.5 15.0
55-59 6.1 7.1 8.9 9.6 14.0 15.4
60-64 7.3 6.7 8.5 7.9 13.9 13.4
65 or Older 3.9 3.8 4.6 4.8 8.0 8.0
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
1 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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.4A – Drug Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
TOTAL 27,153 28,184 1,780 1,705 25,373 26,480 6,113 6,210 19,260 20,269
SEX                    
Male 15,375 16,092 680 736 14,695 15,356 3,354 3,315 11,342 12,041
Female 11,778 12,093 1,100 969 10,678 11,124 2,759 2,896 7,919 8,228
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 22,568 23,338 1,236 1,243 21,332 22,095 4,774 4,779 16,558 17,316
AIAN 263 207 14 13 249 195 40 45 209 150
Asian 767 726 54 57 712 669 168 162 545 507
Black or African American 3,953 3,979 252 246 3,701 3,733 979 961 2,722 2,772
NHPI * 66 2 1 * 65 * * * 48
White 16,389 17,245 819 843 15,569 16,402 3,300 3,322 12,269 13,080
Two or More Races 934 1,115 95 84 839 1,030 271 273 568 757
Hispanic or Latino 4,585 4,846 544 462 4,041 4,384 1,339 1,431 2,702 2,953
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School da da da da 2,884 2,851 723 714 2,161 2,137
High School Graduate da da da da 8,442 8,794 2,307 2,227 6,135 6,567
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da da da 8,885 9,339 2,412 2,430 6,474 6,909
College Graduate da da da da 5,162 5,496 671 840 4,491 4,656
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time da da da da 11,574 11,633 2,630 2,703 8,944 8,929
Part-Time da da da da 3,518 3,700 1,597 1,477 1,921 2,223
Unemployed da da da da 2,318 2,447 763 817 1,555 1,631
Other1 da da da da 7,964 8,700 1,124 1,214 6,840 7,486
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Drug use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on drug use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.4B – Drug Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
TOTAL 9.6 9.8 6.9 6.6 9.9 10.1 18.0 17.8 8.6 8.9
SEX                    
Male 11.1 11.4 5.1 5.5 11.7 12.0 19.6 18.9 10.5 10.9
Female 8.1 8.2 8.7 7.6 8.1 8.3 16.3 16.7 6.9 7.0
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 9.8 10.0 6.5 6.5 10.1 10.3 18.5 18.3 8.9 9.2
AIAN 19.7 15.2 6.0 6.0 22.6 16.9 28.7 28.7 21.7 15.0
Asian 4.4 3.9 3.7 3.8 4.4 3.9 7.6 6.7 3.9 3.4
Black or African American 11.4 11.3 7.0 6.9 11.9 11.8 21.5 20.9 10.2 10.2
NHPI * 5.3 1.8 0.7 * 5.6 * * * 4.8
White 9.6 10.1 6.4 6.7 9.9 10.4 18.7 18.7 8.8 9.3
Two or More Races 15.1 17.2 10.2 8.1 15.9 18.9 24.8 23.8 13.6 17.6
Hispanic or Latino 8.8 8.9 8.0 6.7 8.9 9.2 16.2 16.3 7.3 7.6
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School da da da da 11.8 11.9 20.2 20.2 10.3 10.4
High School Graduate da da da da 12.2 12.5 20.0 18.3 10.6 11.3
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da da da 11.5 12.0 18.3 18.3 10.1 10.7
College Graduate da da da da 6.0 6.1 11.7 14.0 5.6 5.5
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time da da da da 9.6 9.6 19.0 19.3 8.3 8.3
Part-Time da da da da 11.2 11.4 19.1 16.8 8.3 9.4
Unemployed da da da da 20.3 19.0 22.8 22.2 19.2 17.7
Other1 da da da da 8.5 9.1 13.2 14.4 8.0 8.6
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Drug use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on drug use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.5A – Marijuana Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
TOTAL 19,164a 20,585 1,223 1,219 17,941a 19,366 5,634 5,536 12,308a 13,830
SEX                    
Male 11,380 12,389 474 514 10,906 11,875 3,116 3,005 7,790a 8,869
Female 7,784 8,196 748 705 7,035 7,491 2,518 2,531 4,518 4,961
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,948 17,068 827 862 15,121 16,206 4,407 4,261 10,714a 11,944
AIAN 173 171 10 9 163 162 29 38 134 124
Asian 374 410 35 26 339 384 149 138 190 246
Black or African American 3,020 3,398 179 177 2,841 3,222 950 904 1,890 2,318
NHPI * 55 * 1 * 54 * * * *
White 11,495 12,168 527 587 10,968 11,581 3,018 2,911 7,950 8,670
Two or More Races 778 866 74 63 704 803 247 256 457 547
Hispanic or Latino 3,216 3,517 396 357 2,820 3,161 1,227 1,275 1,593 1,886
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School da da da da 1,775 1,921 648 631 1,127 1,290
High School Graduate da da da da 6,070 6,719 2,151 1,980 3,919a 4,739
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da da da 6,458 6,812 2,214 2,155 4,244 4,656
College Graduate da da da da 3,638 3,915 620 770 3,019 3,145
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time da da da da 8,993 9,494 2,454 2,462 6,540 7,032
Part-Time da da da da 2,853 2,902 1,461 1,334 1,392 1,567
Unemployed da da da da 1,726 2,009 714 738 1,012 1,270
Other1 da da da da 4,369 4,962 1,005 1,002 3,364 3,960
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Marijuana use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on marijuana use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.5B – Marijuana Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
TOTAL 6.8 7.1 4.7 4.7 7.0 7.4 16.6 15.8 5.5a 6.1
SEX                    
Male 8.2 8.8 3.6 3.9 8.7 9.3 18.3 17.1 7.2 8.1
Female 5.4 5.6 5.9 5.6 5.3 5.6 14.8 14.6 3.9 4.2
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 6.9 7.3 4.3 4.5 7.1 7.6 17.1 16.3 5.8 6.3
AIAN 12.9 12.5 4.5 4.1 14.7 14.1 20.4 24.6 13.9 12.4
Asian 2.1 2.2 2.4 1.7 2.1 2.2 6.7 5.8 1.4 1.7
Black or African American 8.7 9.6 5.0 5.0 9.1 10.2 20.8 19.7 7.1 8.6
NHPI * 4.4 * 0.7 * 4.7 * * * *
White 6.7 7.1 4.1 4.6 7.0 7.3 17.1 16.4 5.7 6.2
Two or More Races 12.6 13.4 8.0 6.1 13.4 14.8 22.6 22.3 11.0 12.7
Hispanic or Latino 6.2 6.4 5.8 5.2 6.2 6.6 14.9 14.5 4.3 4.8
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School da da da da 7.3 8.0 18.1 17.8 5.4 6.3
High School Graduate da da da da 8.7 9.6 18.6a 16.3 6.8a 8.1
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da da da 8.4 8.7 16.8 16.3 6.6 7.2
College Graduate da da da da 4.2 4.3 10.8 12.9 3.7 3.7
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time da da da da 7.4 7.8 17.7 17.5 6.1 6.6
Part-Time da da da da 9.0 9.0 17.5 15.2 6.0 6.6
Unemployed da da da da 15.1 15.6 21.4 20.1 12.5 13.8
Other1 da da da da 4.7 5.2 11.8 11.9 4.0 4.5
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Marijuana use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on marijuana use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.6A – Prescription Opioid Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
TOTAL 4,708 4,596 230 262 4,478 4,334 343 314 4,135 4,020
SEX                    
Male 2,273 2,218 84 80 2,189 2,138 163 130 2,026 2,008
Female 2,435 2,378 146 182 2,289 2,196 180 184 2,109 2,012
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,967 3,807 174 189 3,793 3,618 263 239 3,530 3,379
AIAN 46 22 1 4 45 19 * * 37 13
Asian 144 225 20 9 124 216 10 2 114 214
Black or African American 675a 428 33 33 642a 396 49 45 592a 351
NHPI * 11 * * * 11 * * * 7
White 2,897 2,955 111 135 2,786 2,820 169 159 2,617 2,661
Two or More Races 99 165 7 9 91 156 24 23 68 133
Hispanic or Latino 741 789 56 73 685 716 80 75 605 641
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School da da da da 848 670 79 64 769 605
High School Graduate da da da da 1,543 1,613 107 165 1,435 1,448
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da da da 1,476 1,464 145a 75 1,331 1,389
College Graduate da da da da 612 587 12 10 600 577
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time da da da da 1,175 1,005 131 73 1,044 932
Part-Time da da da da 380 509 68 89 312 420
Unemployed da da da da 339 222 40 47 299 175
Other1 da da da da 2,584 2,598 104 105 2,480 2,493
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Prescription opioid use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on prescription pain reliever use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.6B – Prescription Opioid Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
TOTAL 1.7 1.6 0.9 1.0 1.7 1.7 1.0 0.9 1.9 1.8
SEX                    
Male 1.6 1.6 0.6 0.6 1.7 1.7 1.0 0.7 1.9 1.8
Female 1.7 1.6 1.2 1.4 1.7 1.6 1.1 1.1 1.8 1.7
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.7 1.6 0.9 1.0 1.8 1.7 1.0 0.9 1.9 1.8
AIAN 3.5 1.6 0.6 1.7 4.1 1.6 * * 3.8 1.3
Asian 0.8 1.2 1.4 0.6 0.8 1.3 0.5 0.1 0.8 1.5
Black or African American 1.9a 1.2 0.9 0.9 2.1a 1.2 1.1 1.0 2.2a 1.3
NHPI * 0.9 * * * 1.0 * * * 0.7
White 1.7 1.7 0.9 1.1 1.8 1.8 1.0 0.9 1.9 1.9
Two or More Races 1.6 2.5 0.8 0.9 1.7 2.9 2.2 2.0 1.6 3.1
Hispanic or Latino 1.4 1.4 0.8 1.1 1.5 1.5 1.0 0.9 1.6 1.6
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School da da da da 3.5 2.8 2.2 1.8 3.7 3.0
High School Graduate da da da da 2.2 2.3 0.9 1.4 2.5 2.5
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da da da 1.9 1.9 1.1a 0.6 2.1 2.1
College Graduate da da da da 0.7 0.7 0.2 0.2 0.7 0.7
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time da da da da 1.0 0.8 1.0a 0.5 1.0 0.9
Part-Time da da da da 1.2 1.6 0.8 1.0 1.3 1.8
Unemployed da da da da 3.0a 1.7 1.2 1.3 3.7a 1.9
Other1 da da da da 2.8 2.7 1.2 1.2 2.9 2.9
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Prescription opioid use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on prescription pain reliever use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.7A – Opioid Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
TOTAL 5,043 4,822 230 267 4,813 4,555 347 335 4,466 4,220
SEX                    
Male 2,450 2,344 84 80 2,366 2,263 165 138 2,201 2,126
Female 2,593 2,478 146 186 2,447 2,292 183 197 2,265 2,095
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,219 4,006 174 193 4,045 3,813 267 260 3,778 3,553
AIAN 50 24 1 4 48 20 * * 40 15
Asian 144 225 20 9 124 216 10 2 114 214
Black or African American 721a 454 33 33 688a 421 49 47 638a 375
NHPI * 16 * * * 16 * * * 11
White 3,082 3,121 111 139 2,971 2,982 173 178 2,798 2,805
Two or More Races 102 165 7 9 95 156 24 23 71 133
Hispanic or Latino 824 816 56 73 768 742 80 75 688 667
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School da da da da 897 702 79 64 817 638
High School Graduate da da da da 1,697 1,718 108a 180 1,588 1,538
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da da da 1,581 1,542 147 80 1,434 1,462
College Graduate da da da da 639 592 12 10 627 582
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time da da da da 1,322 1,042 134 79 1,188 962
Part-Time da da da da 402 518 68 89 334 429
Unemployed da da da da 351 270 40 59 311 211
Other1 da da da da 2,739 2,726 106 107 2,633 2,618
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Opioid use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on opioid use disorder. Some 2023 estimates may differ from previously published estimates due to updates in how opioids are defined beginning in 2024. See Chapter 4 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.7B – Opioid Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
TOTAL 1.8 1.7 0.9 1.0 1.9 1.7 1.0 1.0 2.0 1.9
SEX                    
Male 1.8 1.7 0.6 0.6 1.9 1.8 1.0 0.8 2.0 1.9
Female 1.8 1.7 1.2 1.5 1.9 1.7 1.1 1.1 2.0 1.8
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.8 1.7 0.9 1.0 1.9 1.8 1.0 1.0 2.0 1.9
AIAN 3.7 1.8 0.6 1.7 4.4 1.8 * * 4.1 1.5
Asian 0.8 1.2 1.4 0.6 0.8 1.3 0.5 0.1 0.8 1.5
Black or African American 2.1a 1.3 0.9 0.9 2.2a 1.3 1.1 1.0 2.4a 1.4
NHPI * 1.3 * * * 1.4 * * * 1.1
White 1.8 1.8 0.9 1.1 1.9 1.9 1.0 1.0 2.0 2.0
Two or More Races 1.7 2.5 0.8 0.9 1.8 2.9 2.2 2.0 1.7 3.1
Hispanic or Latino 1.6 1.5 0.8 1.1 1.7 1.6 1.0 0.9 1.9 1.7
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School da da da da 3.7 2.9 2.2 1.8 3.9 3.1
High School Graduate da da da da 2.4 2.4 0.9 1.5 2.7 2.6
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da da da 2.1 2.0 1.1 0.6 2.2 2.3
College Graduate da da da da 0.7 0.7 0.2 0.2 0.8 0.7
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time da da da da 1.1 0.9 1.0 0.6 1.1 0.9
Part-Time da da da da 1.3 1.6 0.8 1.0 1.4 1.8
Unemployed da da da da 3.1 2.1 1.2 1.6 3.8 2.3
Other1 da da da da 2.9 2.8 1.2 1.3 3.1 3.0
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Opioid use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on opioid use disorder. Some 2023 estimates may differ from previously published estimates due to updates in how opioids are defined beginning in 2024. See Chapter 4 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.8A – Central Nervous System Stimulant Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
TOTAL 4,322 4,266 268 210 4,053 4,056 525b 722 3,529 3,334
SEX                    
Male 2,502 2,497 123 107 2,379 2,391 268 372 2,111 2,019
Female 1,820 1,769 145 103 1,674 1,665 256 350 1,418 1,315
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,636 3,589 194 165 3,442 3,424 447 553 2,996 2,871
AIAN 74 20 3 2 72 18 6 1 66 17
Asian 75 101 5 22 71 79 21 30 50 49
Black or African American 365 307 11a 2 354 305 21 44 333 261
NHPI * 11 * * * 11 * <1 * 11
White 2,954 2,933 161 133 2,793 2,800 378 450 2,414 2,351
Two or More Races 111a 216 13 6 97a 210 20 28 77a 183
Hispanic or Latino 686 677 75 45 611 632 78a 169 533 463
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School da da da da 540 462 82 79 457 383
High School Graduate da da da da 1,235 1,403 176 240 1,059 1,162
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da da da 1,455 1,301 200a 315 1,255 986
College Graduate da da da da 824 890 66 87 758 802
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time da da da da 1,755 1,663 209a 310 1,546 1,352
Part-Time da da da da 524 579 147 134 377 445
Unemployed da da da da 524 454 68 96 456 358
Other1 da da da da 1,250 1,360 101a 182 1,149 1,178
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Central nervous system stimulant use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on central nervous system stimulant use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.8B – Central Nervous System Stimulant Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
TOTAL 1.5 1.5 1.0 0.8 1.6 1.5 1.5a 2.1 1.6 1.5
SEX                    
Male 1.8 1.8 0.9 0.8 1.9 1.9 1.6 2.1 1.9 1.8
Female 1.3 1.2 1.1 0.8 1.3 1.2 1.5 2.0 1.2 1.1
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.6 1.5 1.0 0.9 1.6 1.6 1.7 2.1 1.6 1.5
AIAN 5.5 1.5 1.2 0.9 6.5 1.6 4.1 0.8 6.8 1.7
Asian 0.4 0.5 0.3 1.5 0.4 0.5 1.0 1.3 0.4 0.3
Black or African American 1.1 0.9 0.3a 0.1 1.1 1.0 0.5 1.0 1.3 1.0
NHPI * 0.9 * * * 1.0 * <0.1 * 1.1
White 1.7 1.7 1.3 1.1 1.8 1.8 2.1 2.5 1.7 1.7
Two or More Races 1.8a 3.3 1.4 0.6 1.8a 3.9 1.9 2.4 1.8a 4.3
Hispanic or Latino 1.3 1.2 1.1 0.7 1.3 1.3 0.9a 1.9 1.4 1.2
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School da da da da 2.2 1.9 2.3 2.2 2.2 1.9
High School Graduate da da da da 1.8 2.0 1.5 2.0 1.8 2.0
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da da da 1.9 1.7 1.5a 2.4 2.0 1.5
College Graduate da da da da 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.5 0.9 1.0
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time da da da da 1.5 1.4 1.5a 2.2 1.4 1.3
Part-Time da da da da 1.7 1.8 1.8 1.5 1.6 1.9
Unemployed da da da da 4.6 3.5 2.0 2.6 5.6 3.9
Other1 da da da da 1.3 1.4 1.2a 2.2 1.4 1.3
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Central nervous system stimulant use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on central nervous system stimulant use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.9A – Alcohol Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
Aged 12-201
(2023)
Aged 12-201
(2024)
Aged 21+1
(2023)
Aged 21+1
(2024)
TOTAL 28,859 27,913 757 775 28,103 27,138 5,123 5,029 22,980 22,108 2,109 1,998 26,750 25,915
SEX                            
Male 16,838 16,680 270 255 16,568 16,425 2,557 2,640 14,011 13,785 938 891 15,899 15,790
Female 12,022 11,232 487 520 11,535 10,713 2,566 2,390 8,969 8,323 1,171 1,107 10,851 10,125
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                            
Not Hispanic or Latino 24,054 22,926 533 562 23,521 22,364 3,934 3,715 19,587 18,648 1,623 1,473 22,431 21,453
AIAN 156 134 5 3 150 130 24 30 126 100 11 14 145 120
Asian 994 1,029 15 * 979 1,016 263 182 716 834 86 56 908 973
Black or African American 3,323 3,368 46 68 3,277 3,300 571 526 2,705 2,773 208 194 3,115 3,174
NHPI 88 98 <1 1 87 97 * * 68 68 1 * 87 87
White 18,652 17,647 438 446 18,214 17,201 2,856 2,779 15,358 14,422 1,208 1,140 17,444 16,507
Two or More Races 841 650 28 31 813 620 201 169 613 451 109 57 732 593
Hispanic or Latino 4,805 4,987 223 213 4,582 4,774 1,188 1,314 3,393 3,460 486 525 4,319 4,462
EDUCATION LEVEL                            
< High School da da da da 2,358 1,946 455 430 1,903 1,516 da da 2,146 1,730
High School Graduate da da da da 6,952 6,755 1,522 1,663 5,430 5,092 da da 6,456 6,293
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da da da 8,813 8,880 2,176 1,946 6,637 6,933 da da 8,169 8,334
College Graduate da da da da 9,980 9,557 970 989 9,010 8,568 da da 9,979 9,557
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                            
Full-Time da da da da 16,016 15,109 2,340 2,520 13,675 12,589 da da 15,625 14,631
Part-Time da da da da 3,717 3,497 1,320 1,100 2,397 2,397 da da 3,269 3,129
Unemployed da da da da 1,760 1,890 546 531 1,215 1,359 da da 1,634 1,774
Other2 da da da da 6,610 6,642 917 879 5,693 5,764 da da 6,222 6,381
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Alcohol use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on alcohol use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.9B – Alcohol Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
Aged 12-201
(2023)
Aged 12-201
(2024)
Aged 21+1
(2023)
Aged 21+1
(2024)
TOTAL 10.2 9.7 2.9 3.0 10.9 10.3 15.1 14.4 10.3 9.7 5.5 5.2 10.9 10.4
SEX                            
Male 12.1 11.8 2.0 1.9 13.2 12.9 15.0 15.0 12.9 12.5 4.8 4.5 13.4 13.0
Female 8.3a 7.6 3.8 4.1 8.7a 8.0 15.1 13.7 7.8 7.1 6.3 5.9 8.6 7.9
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                            
Not Hispanic or Latino 10.4 9.8 2.8 3.0 11.1a 10.4 15.3 14.2 10.5 9.9 5.8 5.2 11.0 10.4
AIAN 11.6 9.8 2.3 1.6 13.6 11.3 17.3 19.5 13.1 10.0 3.7 5.4 13.8 10.9
Asian 5.7 5.5 1.0 * 6.1 5.9 11.9 7.6 5.2 5.7 3.6 2.3 6.0 6.0
Black or African American 9.6 9.6 1.3 1.9 10.5 10.4 12.5 11.5 10.2 10.2 4.0 3.7 10.6 10.6
NHPI 7.9 7.9 0.6 1.7 8.5 8.4 * * 7.6 6.7 0.8 * 8.8 7.9
White 11.0 10.3 3.4 3.5 11.6 10.9 16.2 15.7 11.0 10.3 6.4 6.1 11.5 10.9
Two or More Races 13.6a 10.0 3.0 2.9 15.4 11.4 18.4 14.7 14.7 10.5 8.1a 3.9 15.1 11.8
Hispanic or Latino 9.2 9.1 3.3 3.1 10.1 10.0 14.4 15.0 9.1 8.9 4.9 5.1 10.2 10.1
EDUCATION LEVEL                            
< High School da da da da 9.6 8.1 12.7 12.2 9.1 7.4 da da 9.7 7.9
High School Graduate da da da da 10.0 9.6 13.2 13.7 9.4 8.8 da da 10.1 9.7
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da da da 11.4 11.4 16.5 14.7 10.4 10.7 da da 11.3 11.4
College Graduate da da da da 11.5 10.6 16.9 16.5 11.2 10.2 da da 11.5 10.6
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                            
Full-Time da da da da 13.2 12.5 16.9 18.0 12.8a 11.7 da da 13.2 12.4
Part-Time da da da da 11.8 10.8 15.8a 12.5 10.3 10.2 da da 11.8 11.1
Unemployed da da da da 15.4 14.7 16.3 14.5 15.0 14.7 da da 16.3 15.6
Other2 da da da da 7.1 6.9 10.8 10.4 6.7 6.6 da da 6.9 6.9
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Alcohol use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on alcohol use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.10A – Substance Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
TOTAL 48,464 48,351 2,192 2,024 46,272 46,327 9,228 9,056 37,044 37,271
SEX                    
Male 27,735 28,114 852 859 26,883 27,255 4,857 4,800 22,026 22,455
Female 20,729 20,237 1,340 1,164 19,389 19,073 4,371 4,257 15,018 14,816
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 40,276 39,909 1,520 1,471 38,755 38,438 7,134 6,902 31,621 31,536
AIAN 339 290 17 13 321 278 * 51 265 227
Asian 1,608 1,621 58 59 1,549 1,563 372 318 1,177 1,245
Black or African American 6,116 6,081 264 270 5,851 5,811 1,269 1,204 4,582 4,607
NHPI * 149 2 1 * 148 * * * 114
White 30,382 30,302 1,075 1,021 29,306 29,282 5,041 4,926 24,265 24,355
Two or More Races 1,505 1,465 103 108 1,402 1,358 363 369 1,039 989
Hispanic or Latino 8,188 8,442 671 553 7,517 7,889 2,094 2,154 5,423 5,735
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School da da da da 4,534 4,106 968 890 3,566 3,216
High School Graduate da da da da 13,189 13,171 3,126 3,087 10,062 10,084
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da da da 14,959 15,551 3,724 3,565 11,235 11,986
College Graduate da da da da 13,591 13,500 1,410 1,514 12,181 11,986
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time da da da da 23,909 22,752 4,126 4,163 19,784 18,589
Part-Time da da da da 6,204 6,260 2,390 2,118 3,814 4,142
Unemployed da da da da 3,306 3,622 1,017 1,080 2,289 2,542
Other1 da da da da 12,853 13,693 1,696 1,695 11,157 11,998
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.10B – Substance Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
TOTAL 17.1 16.8 8.5 7.8 18.0 17.7 27.1 25.9 16.6 16.4
SEX                    
Male 20.0 19.9 6.4 6.5 21.4 21.3 28.5 27.3 20.3 20.4
Female 14.3 13.7 10.6 9.2 14.7 14.2 25.8 24.5 13.0 12.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino 17.4 17.1 8.0 7.7 18.3 17.9 27.7 26.4 17.0 16.7
AIAN 25.3 21.3 7.4 6.2 29.1 24.0 * 32.8 27.5 22.7
Asian 9.2 8.7 4.0 3.9 9.7 9.1 16.8 13.2 8.5 8.5
Black or African American 17.6 17.2 7.3 7.6 18.8 18.3 27.8 26.2 17.2 17.0
NHPI * 12.1 2.1 1.7 * 12.8 * * * 11.3
White 17.8 17.8 8.4 8.1 18.6 18.5 28.6 27.8 17.3 17.4
Two or More Races 24.3 22.6 11.1 10.3 26.6 24.9 33.2 32.2 24.9 23.0
Hispanic or Latino 15.7 15.5 9.9 8.0 16.5 16.5 25.4 24.6 14.6 14.7
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School da da da da 18.5 17.1 27.1 25.2 17.1 15.7
High School Graduate da da da da 19.0 18.7 27.1 25.4 17.4 17.3
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da da da 19.4 20.0 28.3 26.9 17.6 18.5
College Graduate da da da da 15.7 15.0 24.5 25.3 15.1 14.3
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time da da da da 19.8 18.8 29.8 29.7 18.5 17.3
Part-Time da da da da 19.7 19.3 28.6b 24.1 16.4 17.6
Unemployed da da da da 28.9 28.1 30.4 29.4 28.3 27.6
Other1 da da da da 13.7 14.3 19.9 20.1 13.1 13.7
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.11A – Drug Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
TOTAL 27,153 28,184 1,780 1,705 25,373 26,480 6,113 6,210 19,260 20,269
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast 5,099 4,967 285 216 4,814 4,751 1,145 1,084 3,670 3,666
Midwest 5,615 6,096 378 302 5,237 5,794 1,327 1,398 3,910 4,396
South 9,458 10,168 678 705 8,780 9,463 2,047 2,100 6,733 7,363
West 6,981 6,953 439 481 6,542 6,472 1,594 1,628 4,948 4,844
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro 14,571 15,416 983 853 13,587 14,563 3,089 3,369 10,499 11,194
Small Metro 8,886 8,971 610 670 8,275 8,301 2,239 2,132 6,037 6,168
Nonmetro 3,697 3,798 186 182 3,510 3,616 785 709 2,725 2,907
Urbanized 1,553 1,587 70 65 1,484 1,522 396 392 1,088 1,130
Less Urbanized 1,914 2,034 93 106 1,821 1,928 353 297 1,468 1,630
Completely Rural 229 177 24 10 206 166 37 20 169 146
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% 6,234 6,687 357 375 5,877 6,312 1,423 1,432 4,455 4,880
100-199% 6,240 6,652 409 402 5,831 6,250 1,540 1,492 4,291 4,758
200% or More 14,669 14,833 1,014 928 13,655 13,905 3,141 3,274 10,515 10,631
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private 13,115 13,644 934 842 12,181 12,801 3,199 3,239 8,982 9,562
Medicaid/CHIP 9,298 9,404 838 799 8,460 8,605 2,009 1,716 6,451 6,889
Other3 5,424 4,995 96 58 5,328 4,937 542 476 4,787 4,461
No Coverage 3,265 3,664 50a 99 3,215 3,565 723b 1,016 2,492 2,549
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Drug use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on drug use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.11B – Drug Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
TOTAL 9.6 9.8 6.9 6.6 9.9 10.1 18.0 17.8 8.6 8.9
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast 10.4 10.0 7.0 5.3 10.7 10.4 19.9 18.4 9.4 9.2
Midwest 9.6 10.3 7.0 5.6 9.9 10.8 18.6 19.2 8.6 9.5
South 8.7 9.1 6.6 6.8 8.9 9.4 15.6 15.5 7.8 8.4
West 10.4 10.2 7.1 7.8 10.8 10.4 19.8 19.8 9.4 9.0
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro 9.3 9.5 6.9 5.8 9.5 9.9 16.8 18.1 8.4 8.7
Small Metro 10.0 9.7 7.4 8.0 10.3 9.9 19.6 17.8 8.7 8.6
Nonmetro 9.8 11.0 5.5 6.3 10.3 11.4 18.4 16.3 9.1 10.7
Urbanized 10.2 11.1 5.7 5.7 10.6 11.6 21.0 18.0 9.0 10.3
Less Urbanized 9.9 11.6 5.0 7.0 10.4 12.1 16.9 15.7 9.5 11.6
Completely Rural 7.4 6.3 7.7 4.4 7.3 6.5 12.7 7.2 6.7 6.4
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% 13.8 14.4 6.2 6.8 14.9 15.4 16.9 17.1 14.4 15.0
100-199% 11.5 12.0 7.6 7.5 11.9 12.4 19.6 17.6 10.4 11.4
200% or More 8.0 8.0 6.8 6.1 8.1 8.1 17.7 18.3 6.9 7.0
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private 7.7 7.8 6.7 5.8 7.8 7.9 16.8 16.4 6.5 6.8
Medicaid/CHIP 15.3 15.9 7.7 7.6 17.0 17.7 21.1 19.1 16.0 17.4
Other3 6.9 6.3 6.9 4.2 6.9 6.3 19.2 17.0 6.4 5.9
No Coverage 13.7 14.5 4.0a 8.2 14.3 14.9 16.1a 20.2 13.8 13.4
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Drug use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on drug use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.12A – Alcohol Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
Aged 12-201
(2023)
Aged 12-201
(2024)
Aged 21+1
(2023)
Aged 21+1
(2024)
TOTAL 28,859 27,913 757 775 28,103 27,138 5,123 5,029 22,980 22,108 2,109 1,998 26,750 25,915
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                            
Northeast 5,159 4,732 115 127 5,044 4,605 948a 758 4,096 3,847 348 285 4,811 4,448
Midwest 6,091 6,241 187 150 5,904 6,090 1,130 1,097 4,774 4,993 473 429 5,618 5,812
South 10,820 9,971 264 303 10,556 9,668 1,871 1,974 8,685a 7,694 767 803 10,053 9,169
West 6,789 6,968 191 195 6,598 6,774 1,173 1,200 5,425 5,573 521 482 6,269 6,486
COUNTY TYPE                            
Large Metro 16,422 16,498 349 416 16,073 16,082 2,803 2,680 13,270 13,402 1,057 969 15,365 15,530
Small Metro 9,418 8,556 301 257 9,117 8,299 1,751 1,719 7,366 6,581 773 695 8,645 7,861
Nonmetro 3,020 2,859 107 102 2,913 2,757 569 631 2,344 2,125 279 335 2,741 2,524
Urbanized 1,281 1,257 44 26 1,237 1,231 255 344 982 887 123 148 1,158 1,109
Less Urbanized 1,532 1,407 56 71 1,476 1,336 278 257 1,198 1,079 141 171 1,391 1,235
Completely Rural 207 195 7 5 200 190 36 31 164 159 15 16 193 179
POVERTY LEVEL2                            
Less Than 100% 4,302 4,499 148 133 4,154 4,367 1,247 1,150 2,907 3,217 567 503 3,735 3,997
100-199% 4,802 4,597 144 156 4,658 4,441 1,165 1,207 3,493 3,234 361 430 4,442 4,167
200% or More 19,749 18,790 464 486 19,285 18,303 2,705 2,646 16,580 15,657 1,176 1,047 18,574 17,743
HEALTH INSURANCE3                            
Private 17,819 17,371 417 456 17,402 16,915 3,164 2,980 14,237 13,935 1,243 1,129 16,576 16,242
Medicaid/CHIP 5,836 5,415 309 310 5,526 5,105 1,196 1,062 4,331 4,043 678 610 5,158 4,805
Other4 5,212 4,748 42 29 5,170 4,719 421 366 4,749 4,353 179 124 5,033 4,624
No Coverage 3,095 3,229 31 34 3,064 3,194 636 773 2,428 2,421 144 230 2,951 2,999
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Alcohol use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on alcohol use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.12B – Alcohol Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
Aged 12-201
(2023)
Aged 12-201
(2024)
Aged 21+1
(2023)
Aged 21+1
(2024)
TOTAL 10.2 9.7 2.9 3.0 10.9 10.3 15.1 14.4 10.3 9.7 5.5 5.2 10.9 10.4
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                            
Northeast 10.5 9.5 2.8 3.1 11.2 10.1 16.5a 12.8 10.5 9.7 5.8 4.7 11.2 10.2
Midwest 10.5 10.6 3.4 2.8 11.2 11.4 15.8 15.1 10.5 10.8 5.8 5.3 11.2 11.4
South 9.9a 8.9 2.6 2.9 10.7a 9.6 14.3 14.6 10.1a 8.8 5.2 5.3 10.6a 9.5
West 10.1 10.2 3.1 3.2 10.8 10.9 14.6 14.6 10.3 10.4 5.7 5.3 10.8 11.0
COUNTY TYPE                            
Large Metro 10.5 10.2 2.4 2.8 11.3 11.0 15.3 14.4 10.7 10.5 5.1 4.6 11.3 11.1
Small Metro 10.6b 9.3 3.6 3.1 11.3b 9.9 15.3 14.4 10.6a 9.2 6.2 5.5 11.3a 9.9
Nonmetro 8.0 8.3 3.1 3.5 8.5 8.7 13.4 14.5 7.8 7.8 5.6 7.1 8.4 8.5
Urbanized 8.4 8.8 3.6 2.3 8.9 9.4 13.5 15.8 8.1 8.1 6.4 7.2 8.7 9.1
Less Urbanized 7.9 8.1 3.0 4.6 8.4 8.4 13.3 13.5 7.8 7.7 5.3 7.5 8.3 8.1
Completely Rural 6.7 7.0 2.2 2.1 7.1 7.4 12.2 11.0 6.6 7.0 3.8 4.3 7.1 7.4
POVERTY LEVEL2                            
Less Than 100% 9.5 9.7 2.6 2.4 10.5 10.7 14.8 13.7 9.4 9.9 6.3 5.6 10.3 10.6
100-199% 8.8 8.3 2.7 2.9 9.5 8.8 14.8 14.2 8.5 7.7 4.5 5.2 9.6 8.8
200% or More 10.7 10.1 3.1 3.2 11.4 10.7 15.3 14.8 11.0 10.2 5.6 4.9 11.4 10.8
HEALTH INSURANCE3                            
Private 10.4 9.9 3.0 3.1 11.1 10.5 16.6 15.1 10.3 9.9 6.1 5.3 11.0 10.5
Medicaid/CHIP 9.6 9.2 2.8 3.0 11.1 10.5 12.5 11.8 10.7 10.2 4.5 4.2 11.3 10.8
Other4 6.6 6.0 3.0 2.1 6.7 6.1 14.9 13.1 6.4 5.8 7.4 5.2 6.6 6.0
No Coverage 13.0 12.8 2.5 2.8 13.6 13.3 14.2 15.3 13.5 12.8 5.5 7.9 14.0 13.4
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Alcohol use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on alcohol use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.13A – Substance Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
TOTAL 48,464 48,351 2,192 2,024 46,272 46,327 9,228 9,056 37,044 37,271
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast 8,956 8,428 347 278 8,609 8,149 1,713 1,509 6,895 6,641
Midwest 10,106 10,475 476a 360 9,630 10,115 2,001 2,012 7,629 8,103
South 17,702 17,371 848 812 16,854 16,559 3,276 3,254 13,578 13,306
West 11,699 12,077 520 573 11,179 11,504 2,238 2,282 8,941 9,222
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro 26,923 27,485 1,175 1,062 25,748 26,423 4,789 4,827 20,959 21,596
Small Metro 15,660 15,080 777 738 14,883 14,342 3,325 3,160 11,558 11,182
Nonmetro 5,881 5,786 240 224 5,641 5,562 1,114 1,069 4,526 4,493
Urbanized 2,459 2,468 84 83 2,375 2,385 542 578 1,834 1,807
Less Urbanized 3,012 2,982 128 128 2,884 2,854 511 447 2,374 2,407
Completely Rural 409 336 28 13 381 323 62 44 319 278
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% 9,009 9,468 442 430 8,566 9,038 2,214 2,073 6,352 6,965
100-199% 9,307 9,528 489 467 8,818 9,061 2,238 2,184 6,581 6,877
200% or More 30,138 29,320 1,261 1,127 28,877 28,193 4,766 4,764 24,111 23,429
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private 27,196 27,199 1,146 1,059 26,051 26,139 5,234 5,061 20,816 21,078
Medicaid/CHIP 12,821 12,545 1,001 899 11,819 11,646 2,675a 2,246 9,144 9,400
Other3 9,405 8,850 122 78 9,283 8,773 780 681 8,503 8,092
No Coverage 5,267 5,596 72 123 5,195 5,473 1,091b 1,387 4,104 4,086
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.13B – Substance Use Disorder in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
TOTAL 17.1 16.8 8.5 7.8 18.0 17.7 27.1 25.9 16.6 16.4
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast 18.3 16.9 8.5 6.8 19.2 17.8 29.8a 25.5 17.6 16.7
Midwest 17.4 17.8 8.8a 6.7 18.2 18.9 28.0 27.6 16.7 17.5
South 16.2 15.6 8.3 7.9 17.0 16.4 25.0 24.1 15.8 15.2
West 17.5 17.7 8.5 9.3 18.4 18.6 27.9 27.7 16.9 17.2
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro 17.2 17.0 8.2 7.2 18.1 18.0 26.1 25.9 16.9 16.8
Small Metro 17.6 16.4 9.4 8.8 18.4 17.1 29.1 26.4 16.7 15.6
Nonmetro 15.6 16.8 7.1 7.7 16.5 17.6 26.2 24.5 15.1 16.5
Urbanized 16.2 17.3 6.9 7.3 17.0 18.2 28.8 26.5 15.2 16.5
Less Urbanized 15.6 17.1 6.9 8.4 16.5 17.9 24.5 23.5 15.4 17.1
Completely Rural 13.2 12.0 9.2 5.5 13.6 12.6 21.2 15.9 12.7 12.2
POVERTY LEVEL1                    
Less Than 100% 19.9 20.4 7.7 7.8 21.7 22.1 26.3 24.8 20.5 21.4
100-199% 17.1 17.1 9.1 8.8 18.0 18.0 28.4 25.7 16.0 16.4
200% or More 16.4 15.8 8.5 7.5 17.1 16.5 26.9 26.6 15.9 15.3
HEALTH INSURANCE2                    
Private 15.9 15.5 8.2 7.2 16.6 16.2 27.4 25.7 15.1 14.9
Medicaid/CHIP 21.1 21.3 9.2 8.6 23.7 24.0 28.1a 25.0 22.7 23.8
Other3 12.0 11.2 8.8 5.6 12.0 11.3 27.7 24.4 11.4 10.8
No Coverage 22.1 22.2 5.7a 10.2 23.1 22.8 24.3 27.5 22.7 21.6
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.14A – Received Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Age Category Treatment for Drugs
(2023)
Treatment for Drugs
(2024)
Treatment for Alcohol
(2023)
Treatment for Alcohol
(2024)
Treatment for Both Drugs and Alcohol
(2023)
Treatment for Both Drugs and Alcohol
(2024)
Treatment for Substance Unspecified1
(2023)
Treatment for Substance Unspecified1
(2024)
Treatment for Substance Use1
(2023)
Treatment for Substance Use1
(2024)
TOTAL -- 5,533 -- 4,112 -- 1,676 -- 2,204 -- 10,174
12-202 -- 627 -- 298 -- 149 -- 274 -- 1,050
21 or Older2 -- 4,906 -- 3,814 -- 1,526 -- 1,930 -- 9,124
12-17 -- 466 -- 171 -- 101 -- 196 -- 732
12-13 -- 83 -- 10 -- 1 -- 59 -- 150
14-15 -- 149 -- 70 -- 31 -- 69 -- 257
16-17 -- 234 -- 91 -- 69 -- 68 -- 325
18 or Older -- 5,067 -- 3,941 -- 1,575 -- 2,008 -- 9,442
18-25 -- 604 -- 428 -- 203 -- 231 -- 1,059
18-20 -- 161 -- 127 -- 49 -- 78 -- 318
21-25 -- 443 -- 301 -- 155 -- 153 -- 741
26 or Older -- 4,463 -- 3,513 -- 1,371 -- 1,778 -- 8,383
26-49 -- 2,863 -- 2,121 -- 893 -- 836 -- 4,927
26-29 -- 400 -- 277 -- 92 -- 96 -- 681
30-34 -- 638 -- 455 -- 191 -- 191 -- 1,093
35-39 -- 703 -- 447 -- 213 -- 203 -- 1,140
40-44 -- 592 -- 480 -- 163 -- 185 -- 1,094
45-49 -- 530 -- 461 -- 233 -- 160 -- 918
50 or Older -- 1,601 -- 1,393 -- 479 -- 942 -- 3,456
50-54 -- 301 -- 239 -- 144 -- 324 -- 720
55-59 -- 419 -- 427 -- 123 -- 165 -- 888
60-64 -- 409 -- 311 -- 99 -- 252 -- 873
65 or Older -- 472 -- 416 -- 113 -- 201 -- 976
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Substance use treatment measures include data from respondents who indicated that they received treatment but did not specify the substance(s) for which it was received.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.14B – Received Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Age Category Treatment for Drugs
(2023)
Treatment for Drugs
(2024)
Treatment for Alcohol
(2023)
Treatment for Alcohol
(2024)
Treatment for Both Drugs and Alcohol
(2023)
Treatment for Both Drugs and Alcohol
(2024)
Treatment for Substance Unspecified1
(2023)
Treatment for Substance Unspecified1
(2024)
Treatment for Substance Use1
(2023)
Treatment for Substance Use1
(2024)
TOTAL -- 1.9 -- 1.4 -- 0.6 -- 0.8 -- 3.5
12-202 -- 1.6 -- 0.8 -- 0.4 -- 0.7 -- 2.7
21 or Older2 -- 2.0 -- 1.5 -- 0.6 -- 0.8 -- 3.7
12-17 -- 1.8 -- 0.7 -- 0.4 -- 0.8 -- 2.8
12-13 -- 1.0 -- 0.1 -- <0.1 -- 0.7 -- 1.9
14-15 -- 1.7 -- 0.8 -- 0.3 -- 0.8 -- 2.9
16-17 -- 2.6 -- 1.0 -- 0.8 -- 0.8 -- 3.6
18 or Older -- 1.9 -- 1.5 -- 0.6 -- 0.8 -- 3.6
18-25 -- 1.7 -- 1.2 -- 0.6 -- 0.7 -- 3.0
18-20 -- 1.3 -- 1.0 -- 0.4 -- 0.6 -- 2.5
21-25 -- 2.0 -- 1.3 -- 0.7 -- 0.7 -- 3.3
26 or Older -- 2.0 -- 1.5 -- 0.6 -- 0.8 -- 3.7
26-49 -- 2.7 -- 2.0 -- 0.8 -- 0.8 -- 4.7
26-29 -- 2.3 -- 1.6 -- 0.5 -- 0.6 -- 3.9
30-34 -- 2.7 -- 1.9 -- 0.8 -- 0.8 -- 4.7
35-39 -- 3.0 -- 1.9 -- 0.9 -- 0.9 -- 4.9
40-44 -- 2.6 -- 2.1 -- 0.7 -- 0.8 -- 4.9
45-49 -- 2.8 -- 2.4 -- 1.2 -- 0.8 -- 4.8
50 or Older -- 1.3 -- 1.1 -- 0.4 -- 0.8 -- 2.8
50-54 -- 1.5 -- 1.2 -- 0.7 -- 1.6 -- 3.7
55-59 -- 2.2 -- 2.2 -- 0.6 -- 0.8 -- 4.6
60-64 -- 1.8 -- 1.4 -- 0.4 -- 1.1 -- 3.9
65 or Older -- 0.8 -- 0.7 -- 0.2 -- 0.3 -- 1.6
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Substance use treatment measures include data from respondents who indicated that they received treatment but did not specify the substance(s) for which it was received.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.15A – Received Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
TOTAL -- 10,174 -- 732 -- 9,442 -- 1,059 -- 8,383
SEX                    
Male -- 5,462 -- 319 -- 5,143 -- 494 -- 4,649
Female -- 4,712 -- 413 -- 4,299 -- 565 -- 3,734
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino -- 8,563 -- 545 -- 8,018 -- 787 -- 7,231
AIAN -- 153 -- 17 -- 136 -- 9 -- 127
Asian -- 176 -- 19 -- 156 -- 15 -- 141
Black or African American -- 1,414 -- 134 -- 1,280 -- 170 -- 1,110
NHPI -- 32 -- 2 -- 30 -- 1 -- 29
White -- 6,512 -- 336 -- 6,177 -- 530 -- 5,647
Two or More Races -- 276 -- 36 -- 239 -- 62 -- 178
Hispanic or Latino -- 1,611 -- 187 -- 1,424 -- 271 -- 1,152
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School da da da da -- 1,291 -- 159 -- 1,133
High School Graduate da da da da -- 3,161 -- 424 -- 2,737
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da da da -- 3,041 -- 358 -- 2,683
College Graduate da da da da -- 1,949 -- 118 -- 1,831
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time da da da da -- 3,590 -- 348 -- 3,241
Part-Time da da da da -- 1,233 -- 243 -- 990
Unemployed da da da da -- 839 -- 149 -- 690
Other1 da da da da -- 3,780 -- 318 -- 3,462
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.15B – Received Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
TOTAL -- 3.5 -- 2.8 -- 3.6 -- 3.0 -- 3.7
SEX                    
Male -- 3.9 -- 2.4 -- 4.0 -- 2.8 -- 4.2
Female -- 3.2 -- 3.3 -- 3.2 -- 3.2 -- 3.2
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino -- 3.7 -- 2.9 -- 3.7 -- 3.0 -- 3.8
AIAN -- 11.2 -- 8.2 -- 11.8 -- 5.6 -- 12.7
Asian -- 0.9 -- 1.3 -- 0.9 -- 0.6 -- 1.0
Black or African American -- 4.0 -- 3.8 -- 4.0 -- 3.7 -- 4.1
NHPI -- 2.6 -- 2.2 -- 2.6 -- 1.0 -- 2.8
White -- 3.8 -- 2.7 -- 3.9 -- 3.0 -- 4.0
Two or More Races -- 4.3 -- 3.5 -- 4.4 -- 5.4 -- 4.1
Hispanic or Latino -- 2.9 -- 2.7 -- 3.0 -- 3.1 -- 3.0
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School da da da da -- 5.4 -- 4.5 -- 5.5
High School Graduate da da da da -- 4.5 -- 3.5 -- 4.7
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da da da -- 3.9 -- 2.7 -- 4.2
College Graduate da da da da -- 2.2 -- 2.0 -- 2.2
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time da da da da -- 3.0 -- 2.5 -- 3.0
Part-Time da da da da -- 3.8 -- 2.8 -- 4.2
Unemployed da da da da -- 6.5 -- 4.1 -- 7.5
Other1 da da da da -- 3.9 -- 3.8 -- 4.0
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.16A – Received Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Treatment for Drugs
(2023)
Treatment for Drugs
(2024)
Treatment for Alcohol
(2023)
Treatment for Alcohol
(2024)
Treatment for Both Drugs and Alcohol
(2023)
Treatment for Both Drugs and Alcohol
(2024)
Treatment for Substance Unspecified1
(2023)
Treatment for Substance Unspecified1
(2024)
Treatment for Substance Use1
(2023)
Treatment for Substance Use1
(2024)
TOTAL -- 5,533 -- 4,112 -- 1,676 -- 2,204 -- 10,174
SEX                    
Male -- 3,042 -- 2,500 -- 1,061 -- 981 -- 5,462
Female -- 2,491 -- 1,612 -- 614 -- 1,223 -- 4,712
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino -- 4,698 -- 3,474 -- 1,434 -- 1,825 -- 8,563
AIAN -- 68 -- 84 -- 26 -- 27 -- 153
Asian -- 72 -- 90 -- 34 -- 46 -- 176
Black or African American -- 680 -- 611 -- 262 -- 386 -- 1,414
NHPI -- 16 -- 19 -- * -- 2 -- 32
White -- 3,687 -- 2,589 -- 1,063 -- 1,299 -- 6,512
Two or More Races -- 175 -- 81 -- 45 -- 65 -- 276
Hispanic or Latino -- 835 -- 639 -- 242 -- 379 -- 1,611
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Substance use treatment measures include data from respondents who indicated that they received treatment but did not specify the substance(s) for which it was received.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.16B – Received Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Treatment for Drugs
(2023)
Treatment for Drugs
(2024)
Treatment for Alcohol
(2023)
Treatment for Alcohol
(2024)
Treatment for Both Drugs and Alcohol
(2023)
Treatment for Both Drugs and Alcohol
(2024)
Treatment for Substance Unspecified1
(2023)
Treatment for Substance Unspecified1
(2024)
Treatment for Substance Use1
(2023)
Treatment for Substance Use1
(2024)
TOTAL -- 1.9 -- 1.4 -- 0.6 -- 0.8 -- 3.5
SEX                    
Male -- 2.2 -- 1.8 -- 0.8 -- 0.7 -- 3.9
Female -- 1.7 -- 1.1 -- 0.4 -- 0.8 -- 3.2
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino -- 2.0 -- 1.5 -- 0.6 -- 0.8 -- 3.7
AIAN -- 5.0 -- 6.2 -- 1.9 -- 2.0 -- 11.2
Asian -- 0.4 -- 0.5 -- 0.2 -- 0.2 -- 0.9
Black or African American -- 1.9 -- 1.7 -- 0.7 -- 1.1 -- 4.0
NHPI -- 1.3 -- 1.5 -- * -- 0.1 -- 2.6
White -- 2.2 -- 1.5 -- 0.6 -- 0.8 -- 3.8
Two or More Races -- 2.7 -- 1.2 -- 0.7 -- 1.0 -- 4.3
Hispanic or Latino -- 1.5 -- 1.2 -- 0.4 -- 0.7 -- 2.9
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Substance use treatment measures include data from respondents who indicated that they received treatment but did not specify the substance(s) for which it was received.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.17A – Received Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Past Year Substance Use Disorder; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
TOTAL -- 5,926 -- 330 -- 5,596 -- 766 -- 4,830
SEX                    
Male -- 3,403 -- 107 -- 3,296 -- 388 -- 2,909
Female -- 2,523 -- 223 -- 2,300 -- 379 -- 1,921
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino -- 5,038 -- 254 -- 4,784 -- 588 -- 4,196
AIAN -- 48 -- * -- 43 -- * -- *
Asian -- 84 -- * -- 71 -- 7 -- 65
Black or African American -- 731 -- 49 -- 682 -- 115 -- 567
NHPI -- * -- * -- * -- * -- *
White -- 3,981 -- 177 -- 3,804 -- 410 -- 3,394
Two or More Races -- 181 -- * -- 170 -- 48 -- 122
Hispanic or Latino -- 888 -- 76 -- 812 -- 178 -- 634
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School da da da da -- 781 -- 109 -- 672
High School Graduate da da da da -- 1,857 -- 305 -- 1,552
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da da da -- 1,766 -- 261 -- 1,505
College Graduate da da da da -- 1,192 -- 91 -- 1,101
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time da da da da -- 2,112 -- 266 -- 1,847
Part-Time da da da da -- 764 -- 165 -- 598
Unemployed da da da da -- 523 -- 114 -- 410
Other1 da da da da -- 2,197 -- 222 -- 1,975
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.17B – Received Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Past Year Substance Use Disorder; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
TOTAL -- 12.3 -- 16.3 -- 12.1 -- 8.5 -- 13.0
SEX                    
Male -- 12.1 -- 12.5 -- 12.1 -- 8.1 -- 13.0
Female -- 12.5 -- 19.1 -- 12.1 -- 8.9 -- 13.0
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino -- 12.6 -- 17.3 -- 12.4 -- 8.5 -- 13.3
AIAN -- 16.4 -- * -- 15.6 -- * -- *
Asian -- 5.2 -- * -- 4.6 -- 2.0 -- 5.2
Black or African American -- 12.0 -- 18.0 -- 11.7 -- 9.6 -- 12.3
NHPI -- * -- * -- * -- * -- *
White -- 13.1 -- 17.4 -- 13.0 -- 8.3 -- 13.9
Two or More Races -- 12.3 -- * -- 12.5 -- 13.1 -- 12.3
Hispanic or Latino -- 10.5 -- 13.7 -- 10.3 -- 8.3 -- 11.1
EDUCATION LEVEL                    
< High School da da da da -- 19.0 -- 12.2 -- 20.9
High School Graduate da da da da -- 14.1 -- 9.9 -- 15.4
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da da da -- 11.4 -- 7.3 -- 12.6
College Graduate da da da da -- 8.8 -- 6.0 -- 9.2
EMPLOYMENT STATUS                    
Full-Time da da da da -- 9.3 -- 6.4 -- 9.9
Part-Time da da da da -- 12.2 -- 7.8 -- 14.4
Unemployed da da da da -- 14.4 -- 10.5 -- 16.1
Other1 da da da da -- 16.0 -- 13.1 -- 16.5
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.18A – Received Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Treatment for Drugs
(2023)
Treatment for Drugs
(2024)
Treatment for Alcohol
(2023)
Treatment for Alcohol
(2024)
Treatment for Both Drugs and Alcohol
(2023)
Treatment for Both Drugs and Alcohol
(2024)
Treatment for Substance
Unspecified1
(2023)
Treatment for Substance
Unspecified1
(2024)
Treatment for Substance Use1
(2023)
Treatment for Substance Use1
(2024)
TOTAL -- 5,533 -- 4,112 -- 1,676 -- 2,204 -- 10,174
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast -- 1,149 -- 610 -- 300 -- 260 -- 1,718
Midwest -- 1,151 -- 944 -- 344 -- 524 -- 2,275
South -- 1,998 -- 1,547 -- 627 -- 983 -- 3,902
West -- 1,235 -- 1,011 -- 404 -- 437 -- 2,278
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro -- 2,896 -- 2,426 -- 923 -- 1,090 -- 5,489
Small Metro -- 1,772 -- 1,232 -- 510 -- 797 -- 3,291
Nonmetro -- 865 -- 454 -- 243 -- 317 -- 1,394
Urbanized -- 254 -- 133 -- 70 -- 185 -- 501
Less Urbanized -- 576 -- 288 -- 168 -- 119 -- 814
Completely Rural -- 36 -- 33 -- 5 -- 14 -- 79
POVERTY LEVEL2                    
Less Than 100% -- 2,014 -- 1,039 -- 545 -- 622 -- 3,130
100-199% -- 1,241 -- 784 -- 355 -- 679 -- 2,350
200% or More -- 2,277 -- 2,289 -- 776 -- 902 -- 4,692
HEALTH INSURANCE3                    
Private -- 2,249 -- 2,100 -- 713 -- 1,047 -- 4,683
Medicaid/CHIP -- 2,699 -- 1,331 -- 687 -- 1,025 -- 4,367
Other4 -- 1,145 -- 1,061 -- 423 -- 611 -- 2,393
No Coverage -- 438 -- 419 -- 202 -- 104 -- 759
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Substance use treatment measures include data from respondents who indicated that they received treatment but did not specify the substance(s) for which it was received.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.18B – Received Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Treatment for Drugs
(2023)
Treatment for Drugs
(2024)
Treatment for Alcohol
(2023)
Treatment for Alcohol
(2024)
Treatment for Both Drugs and Alcohol
(2023)
Treatment for Both Drugs and Alcohol
(2024)
Treatment for Substance
Unspecified1
(2023)
Treatment for Substance
Unspecified1
(2024)
Treatment for Substance Use1
(2023)
Treatment for Substance Use1
(2024)
TOTAL -- 1.9 -- 1.4 -- 0.6 -- 0.8 -- 3.5
GEOGRAPHIC REGION                    
Northeast -- 2.3 -- 1.2 -- 0.6 -- 0.5 -- 3.5
Midwest -- 2.0 -- 1.6 -- 0.6 -- 0.9 -- 3.9
South -- 1.8 -- 1.4 -- 0.6 -- 0.9 -- 3.5
West -- 1.8 -- 1.5 -- 0.6 -- 0.6 -- 3.3
COUNTY TYPE                    
Large Metro -- 1.8 -- 1.5 -- 0.6 -- 0.7 -- 3.4
Small Metro -- 1.9 -- 1.3 -- 0.6 -- 0.9 -- 3.6
Nonmetro -- 2.5 -- 1.3 -- 0.7 -- 0.9 -- 4.0
Urbanized -- 1.8 -- 0.9 -- 0.5 -- 1.3 -- 3.5
Less Urbanized -- 3.3 -- 1.6 -- 1.0 -- 0.7 -- 4.7
Completely Rural -- 1.3 -- 1.2 -- 0.2 -- 0.5 -- 2.8
POVERTY LEVEL2                    
Less Than 100% -- 4.3 -- 2.2 -- 1.2 -- 1.3 -- 6.7
100-199% -- 2.2 -- 1.4 -- 0.6 -- 1.2 -- 4.2
200% or More -- 1.2 -- 1.2 -- 0.4 -- 0.5 -- 2.5
HEALTH INSURANCE3                    
Private -- 1.3 -- 1.2 -- 0.4 -- 0.6 -- 2.7
Medicaid/CHIP -- 4.6 -- 2.3 -- 1.2 -- 1.7 -- 7.4
Other4 -- 1.4 -- 1.3 -- 0.5 -- 0.8 -- 3.0
No Coverage -- 1.7 -- 1.7 -- 0.8 -- 0.4 -- 3.0
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Substance use treatment measures include data from respondents who indicated that they received treatment but did not specify the substance(s) for which it was received.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.19A – Substances for Which Treatment Was Received as an Inpatient in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Who Received Substance Use Treatment as an Inpatient in Past Year; by Age Group, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Substance for Which Treatment Was Received1 Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT2 -- 2,603 -- 273 -- 2,330 -- 354 -- 1,976
DRUGS -- 1,439 -- 156 -- 1,282 -- 212 -- 1,071
Marijuana -- 466 -- 71 -- 395 -- 125 -- 271
Cocaine -- 250 -- * -- 242 -- 27 -- 215
Heroin -- 273 -- 1 -- 272 -- 27 -- 245
Hallucinogens -- 135 -- 15 -- 120 -- 52 -- 69
Inhalants -- 76 -- * -- 35 -- 10 -- 25
Methamphetamine -- 441 -- <1 -- 440 -- 52 -- 388
Prescription Psychotherapeutics -- 581 -- 52 -- 530 -- 71 -- 459
Pain Relievers -- 417 -- 37 -- 380 -- 55 -- 325
Stimulants -- 106 -- 13 -- 93 -- 26 -- 67
Tranquilizers or Sedatives -- 287 -- 11 -- 275 -- 29 -- 247
Tranquilizers -- 278 -- * -- 272 -- 28 -- 244
Sedatives -- 93 -- 6 -- 88 -- 12 -- 76
Opioids -- 631 -- 38 -- 594 -- 71 -- 522
Central Nervous System Stimulants -- 682 -- 21 -- 661 -- 82 -- 579
ALCOHOL -- 902 -- 63 -- 839 -- 118 -- 721
BOTH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL -- 361 -- 35 -- 326 -- 61 -- 265
SUBSTANCE UNSPECIFIED2 -- 623 -- 89 -- 534 -- 85 -- 449
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple substances for which they received substance use treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
2 Includes data from respondents who reported that they received inpatient substance use treatment but did not report the substance(s) for which they received 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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.19B – Substances for Which Treatment Was Received as an Inpatient in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Who Received Substance Use Treatment as an Inpatient in Past Year; by Age Group, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Substance for Which Treatment Was Received1 Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT2 -- 100.0 -- 100.0 -- 100.0 -- 100.0 -- 100.0
DRUGS -- 55.3 -- 57.2 -- 55.0 -- 59.8 -- 54.2
Marijuana -- 17.9 -- 26.1 -- 17.0 -- 35.2 -- 13.7
Cocaine -- 9.6 -- * -- 10.4 -- 7.8 -- 10.9
Heroin -- 10.5 -- 0.3 -- 11.7 -- 7.7 -- 12.4
Hallucinogens -- 5.2 -- 5.4 -- 5.2 -- 14.7 -- 3.5
Inhalants -- 2.9 -- * -- 1.5 -- 2.8 -- 1.3
Methamphetamine -- 16.9 -- 0.1 -- 18.9 -- 14.8 -- 19.6
Prescription Psychotherapeutics -- 22.3 -- 18.9 -- 22.7 -- 20.0 -- 23.2
Pain Relievers -- 16.0 -- 13.6 -- 16.3 -- 15.6 -- 16.4
Stimulants -- 4.1 -- 4.9 -- 4.0 -- 7.4 -- 3.4
Tranquilizers or Sedatives -- 11.0 -- 4.1 -- 11.8 -- 8.1 -- 12.5
Tranquilizers -- 10.7 -- * -- 11.7 -- 7.9 -- 12.4
Sedatives -- 3.6 -- 2.2 -- 3.8 -- 3.4 -- 3.8
Opioids -- 24.2 -- 13.8 -- 25.5 -- 20.2 -- 26.4
Central Nervous System Stimulants -- 26.2 -- 7.7 -- 28.4 -- 23.3 -- 29.3
ALCOHOL -- 34.7 -- 23.2 -- 36.0 -- 33.3 -- 36.5
BOTH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL -- 13.9 -- 12.9 -- 14.0 -- 17.1 -- 13.4
SUBSTANCE UNSPECIFIED2 -- 23.9 -- 32.5 -- 22.9 -- 24.0 -- 22.7
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple substances for which they received substance use treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
2 Includes data from respondents who reported that they received inpatient substance use treatment but did not report the substance(s) for which they received 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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.20A – Substances for Which Treatment Was Received as an Outpatient in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Who Received Substance Use Treatment as an Outpatient in Past Year; by Age Group, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Substance for Which Treatment Was Received1 Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT2 -- 7,096 -- 456 -- 6,640 -- 740 -- 5,900
DRUGS -- 3,378 -- 276 -- 3,102 -- 410 -- 2,691
Marijuana -- 938 -- 113 -- 825 -- 216 -- 609
Cocaine -- 407 -- * -- 400 -- 22 -- 378
Heroin -- 606 -- * -- 602 -- 30 -- 572
Hallucinogens -- 186 -- 30 -- 156 -- 49 -- 107
Inhalants -- 139 -- 48 -- 91 -- 9 -- 82
Methamphetamine -- 753 -- * -- 753 -- 63 -- 690
Prescription Psychotherapeutics -- 1,853 -- 133 -- 1,720 -- 143 -- 1,578
Pain Relievers -- 1,489 -- 93 -- 1,395 -- 87 -- 1,308
Stimulants -- 249 -- 24 -- 225 -- 42 -- 183
Tranquilizers or Sedatives -- 526 -- 29 -- 497 -- 59 -- 439
Tranquilizers -- 454 -- 19 -- 435 -- 49 -- 386
Sedatives -- 148 -- 10 -- 138 -- 19 -- 118
Opioids -- 1,757 -- 97 -- 1,660 -- 100 -- 1,560
Central Nervous System Stimulants -- 1,172 -- 31 -- 1,141 -- 110 -- 1,031
ALCOHOL -- 2,220 -- 85 -- 2,135 -- 207 -- 1,928
BOTH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL -- 787 -- 59 -- 728 -- 111 -- 617
SUBSTANCE UNSPECIFIED2 -- 2,285 -- 154 -- 2,132 -- 234 -- 1,898
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple substances for which they received substance use treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
2 Includes data from respondents who reported that they received outpatient substance use treatment but did not report the substance(s) for which they received 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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.20B – Substances for Which Treatment Was Received as an Outpatient in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Who Received Substance Use Treatment as an Outpatient in Past Year; by Age Group, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Substance for Which Treatment Was Received1 Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT2 -- 100.0 -- 100.0 -- 100.0 -- 100.0 -- 100.0
DRUGS -- 47.6 -- 60.6 -- 46.7 -- 55.4 -- 45.6
Marijuana -- 13.2 -- 24.8 -- 12.4 -- 29.1 -- 10.3
Cocaine -- 5.7 -- * -- 6.0 -- 2.9 -- 6.4
Heroin -- 8.5 -- * -- 9.1 -- 4.1 -- 9.7
Hallucinogens -- 2.6 -- 6.5 -- 2.4 -- 6.6 -- 1.8
Inhalants -- 2.0 -- 10.5 -- 1.4 -- 1.2 -- 1.4
Methamphetamine -- 10.6 -- * -- 11.3 -- 8.5 -- 11.7
Prescription Psychotherapeutics -- 26.1 -- 29.1 -- 25.9 -- 19.3 -- 26.7
Pain Relievers -- 21.0 -- 20.5 -- 21.0 -- 11.8 -- 22.2
Stimulants -- 3.5 -- 5.2 -- 3.4 -- 5.6 -- 3.1
Tranquilizers or Sedatives -- 7.4 -- 6.4 -- 7.5 -- 7.9 -- 7.4
Tranquilizers -- 6.4 -- 4.2 -- 6.5 -- 6.6 -- 6.5
Sedatives -- 2.1 -- 2.3 -- 2.1 -- 2.6 -- 2.0
Opioids -- 24.8 -- 21.4 -- 25.0 -- 13.5 -- 26.4
Central Nervous System Stimulants -- 16.5 -- 6.8 -- 17.2 -- 14.8 -- 17.5
ALCOHOL -- 31.3 -- 18.6 -- 32.2 -- 28.0 -- 32.7
BOTH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL -- 11.1 -- 12.9 -- 11.0 -- 15.0 -- 10.5
SUBSTANCE UNSPECIFIED2 -- 32.2 -- 33.7 -- 32.1 -- 31.6 -- 32.2
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple substances for which they received substance use treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
2 Includes data from respondents who reported that they received outpatient substance use treatment but did not report the substance(s) for which they received 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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.21A – Received Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder (MAUD) in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Received MAUD in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Past Year Alcohol Use Disorder; by Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Received MAUD
(2023)
Received MAUD
(2024)
Received MAUD among People with an Alcohol Use Disorder1
(2023)
Received MAUD among People with an Alcohol Use Disorder1
(2024)
TOTAL 1,146 1,309 554 697
AGE GROUP        
12-17 13a 51 2a 33
18 or Older 1,133 1,258 552 665
18-25 88 123 58 86
26 or Older 1,044 1,136 494 579
SEX        
Male 553 836 253 446
Female 593 473 301 251
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE        
Not Hispanic or Latino 996 1,100 497 588
AIAN * 15 <1 4
Asian 9 4 * *
Black or African American 94a 218 29 62
NHPI <1 1 * *
White 866 849 452 506
Two or More Races 13 12 9 12
Hispanic or Latino 150 210 57 109
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) refer to medications prescribed by a doctor or other health professional to help reduce or stop the use of alcohol.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
1 Alcohol use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on alcohol use disorder.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.21B – Received Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder (MAUD) in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Received MAUD in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Past Year Alcohol Use Disorder; by Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Received MAUD
(2023)
Received MAUD
(2024)
Received MAUD among People with an Alcohol Use Disorder1
(2023)
Received MAUD among People with an Alcohol Use Disorder1
(2024)
TOTAL 0.4 0.5 1.9 2.5
AGE GROUP        
12-17 0.1a 0.2 0.3a 4.2
18 or Older 0.4 0.5 2.0 2.4
18-25 0.3 0.4 1.1 1.7
26 or Older 0.5 0.5 2.2 2.6
SEX        
Male 0.4 0.6 1.5 2.7
Female 0.4 0.3 2.5 2.2
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE        
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.4 0.5 2.1 2.6
AIAN * 1.1 <0.1 2.8
Asian <0.1 <0.1 * *
Black or African American 0.3a 0.6 0.9 1.8
NHPI <0.1 0.1 * *
White 0.5 0.5 2.4 2.9
Two or More Races 0.2 0.2 1.1 1.8
Hispanic or Latino 0.3 0.4 1.2 2.2
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) refer to medications prescribed by a doctor or other health professional to help reduce or stop the use of alcohol.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
1 Alcohol use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on alcohol use disorder.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.22A – Received Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Received MOUD in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Past Year Opioid Use Disorder; by Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Received MOUD
(2023)
Received MOUD
(2024)
Received MOUD among People with an Opioid Use Disorder1
(2023)
Received MOUD among People with an Opioid Use Disorder1
(2024)
TOTAL 2,296 2,155 1,013 818
AGE GROUP        
12-17 37 36 * 15
18 or Older 2,258 2,119 1,002 803
18-25 99 68 40 42
26 or Older 2,159 2,051 962 760
SEX        
Male 1,142 1,170 549 453
Female 1,153 984 464 365
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE        
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,977 1,952 864 707
AIAN 16 31 * *
Asian 14 12 * *
Black or African American 136 212 * 56
NHPI 2 * * *
White 1,781 1,644 754 622
Two or More Races 29 49 * *
Hispanic or Latino 319 202 * 110
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) refer to medications prescribed by a doctor or other health professional to help reduce or stop the use of opioids. Questions for the receipt of MOUD were asked only if respondents reported lifetime use of heroin or prescription pain relievers.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
1 Opioid use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on opioid use disorder. Some 2023 estimates may differ from previously published estimates due to updates in how opioids are defined beginning in 2024. See Chapter 4 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.22B – Received Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Received MOUD in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Past Year Opioid Use Disorder; by Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Received MOUD
(2023)
Received MOUD
(2024)
Received MOUD among People with an Opioid Use Disorder1
(2023)
Received MOUD among People with an Opioid Use Disorder1
(2024)
TOTAL 0.8 0.7 20.1 17.0
AGE GROUP        
12-17 0.1 0.1 * 5.6
18 or Older 0.9 0.8 20.8 17.6
18-25 0.3 0.2 11.5 12.6
26 or Older 1.0 0.9 21.5 18.0
SEX        
Male 0.8 0.8 22.4 19.3
Female 0.8 0.7 17.9 14.7
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE        
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.9 0.8 20.5 17.7
AIAN 1.2 2.3 * *
Asian 0.1 0.1 * *
Black or African American 0.4 0.6 * 12.3
NHPI 0.1 * * *
White 1.0 1.0 24.5 19.9
Two or More Races 0.5 0.7 * *
Hispanic or Latino 0.6 0.4 * 13.5
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) refer to medications prescribed by a doctor or other health professional to help reduce or stop the use of opioids. Questions for the receipt of MOUD were asked only if respondents reported lifetime use of heroin or prescription pain relievers.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
1 Opioid use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on opioid use disorder. Some 2023 estimates may differ from previously published estimates due to updates in how opioids are defined beginning in 2024. See Chapter 4 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.23A – Received Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder (MAUD) in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Received MAUD in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Past Year Alcohol Use Disorder; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Received MAUD
(2023)
Received MAUD
(2024)
Received MAUD among People with an Alcohol Use Disorder1
(2023)
Received MAUD among People with an Alcohol Use Disorder1
(2024)
TOTAL 1,146 1,309 554 697
GEOGRAPHIC REGION        
Northeast 197 211 81 166
Midwest 247 214 149 122
South 488 577 159 238
West 214 307 165 172
COUNTY TYPE        
Large Metro 596 897 231a 484
Small Metro 409 305 245 170
Nonmetro 141 106 78 43
Urbanized 46 28 15 14
Less Urbanized 84 75 53 25
Completely Rural 11 4 * *
POVERTY LEVEL2        
Less Than 100% 254 297 151 127
100-199% 159 245 74 133
200% or More 733 767 330 438
HEALTH INSURANCE3        
Private 493 778 172b 461
Medicaid/CHIP 492 329 300b 122
Other4 251 386 93 164
No Coverage 79 92 41 61
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) refer to medications prescribed by a doctor or other health professional to help reduce or stop the use of alcohol.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
1 Alcohol use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on alcohol use disorder.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.23B – Received Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder (MAUD) in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Received MAUD in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Past Year Alcohol Use Disorder; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Received MAUD
(2023)
Received MAUD
(2024)
Received MAUD among People with an Alcohol Use Disorder1
(2023)
Received MAUD among People with an Alcohol Use Disorder1
(2024)
TOTAL 0.4 0.5 1.9 2.5
GEOGRAPHIC REGION        
Northeast 0.4 0.4 1.6 3.5
Midwest 0.4 0.4 2.4 1.9
South 0.4 0.5 1.5 2.4
West 0.3 0.5 2.4 2.5
COUNTY TYPE        
Large Metro 0.4 0.6 1.4a 2.9
Small Metro 0.5 0.3 2.6 2.0
Nonmetro 0.4 0.3 2.6 1.5
Urbanized 0.3 0.2 1.2 1.1
Less Urbanized 0.4 0.4 3.4 1.8
Completely Rural 0.3 0.1 * *
POVERTY LEVEL2        
Less Than 100% 0.6 0.6 3.5 2.8
100-199% 0.3 0.4 1.5 2.9
200% or More 0.4 0.4 1.7 2.3
HEALTH INSURANCE3        
Private 0.3 0.4 1.0b 2.7
Medicaid/CHIP 0.8 0.6 5.1a 2.3
Other4 0.3 0.5 1.8 3.5
No Coverage 0.3 0.4 1.3 1.9
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) refer to medications prescribed by a doctor or other health professional to help reduce or stop the use of alcohol.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
1 Alcohol use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on alcohol use disorder.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.24A – Received Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Received MOUD in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Past Year Opioid Use Disorder; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Received MOUD
(2023)
Received MOUD
(2024)
Received MOUD among People with an Opioid Use Disorder1
(2023)
Received MOUD among People with an Opioid Use Disorder1
(2024)
TOTAL 2,296 2,155 1,013 818
GEOGRAPHIC REGION        
Northeast 513 494 184 204
Midwest 494 385 182 183
South 784 823 356 281
West 505 453 * 150
COUNTY TYPE        
Large Metro 993 1,017 560 348
Small Metro 796 854 255 331
Nonmetro 508a 283 198 139
Urbanized 220a 86 66 24
Less Urbanized 268 183 * *
Completely Rural 20 14 * *
POVERTY LEVEL2        
Less Than 100% 796 728 382 322
100-199% 519 472 253 181
200% or More 980 955 378 315
HEALTH INSURANCE3        
Private 788 863 326 277
Medicaid/CHIP 1,225 1,123 528 497
Other4 476 389 236 100
No Coverage 172 118 * *
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) refer to medications prescribed by a doctor or other health professional to help reduce or stop the use of opioids. Questions for the receipt of MOUD were asked only if respondents reported lifetime use of heroin or prescription pain relievers.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
1 Opioid use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on opioid use disorder. Some 2023 estimates may differ from previously published estimates due to updates in how opioids are defined beginning in 2024. See Chapter 4 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.24B – Received Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Received MOUD in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Past Year Opioid Use Disorder; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Received MOUD
(2023)
Received MOUD
(2024)
Received MOUD among People with an Opioid Use Disorder1
(2023)
Received MOUD among People with an Opioid Use Disorder1
(2024)
TOTAL 0.8 0.7 20.1 17.0
GEOGRAPHIC REGION        
Northeast 1.0 1.0 23.8 25.5
Midwest 0.8 0.7 20.1 18.9
South 0.7 0.7 16.0 15.1
West 0.8 0.7 * 12.5
COUNTY TYPE        
Large Metro 0.6 0.6 22.6 14.5
Small Metro 0.9 0.9 15.6 21.6
Nonmetro 1.3 0.8 21.3 15.5
Urbanized 1.4a 0.6 15.0 7.5
Less Urbanized 1.4 1.0 * *
Completely Rural 0.7 0.5 * *
POVERTY LEVEL2        
Less Than 100% 1.8 1.6 23.2 21.1
100-199% 1.0 0.8 23.2 14.4
200% or More 0.5 0.5 16.4 15.4
HEALTH INSURANCE3        
Private 0.5 0.5 16.5 14.6
Medicaid/CHIP 2.0 1.9 25.6 24.2
Other4 0.6 0.5 11.2 5.4
No Coverage 0.7 0.5 * *
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) refer to medications prescribed by a doctor or other health professional to help reduce or stop the use of opioids. Questions for the receipt of MOUD were asked only if respondents reported lifetime use of heroin or prescription pain relievers.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
1 Opioid use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on opioid use disorder. Some 2023 estimates may differ from previously published estimates due to updates in how opioids are defined beginning in 2024. See Chapter 4 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.25A – Received Substance Use Treatment through Telehealth: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Drug Use Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Substance Use Disorder in Past Year; by Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Received Telehealth Treatment for Drug Use among People with a Drug Use Disorder
(2023)
Received Telehealth Treatment for Drug Use among People with a Drug Use Disorder
(2024)
Received Telehealth Treatment for Alcohol Use among People with an Alcohol Use Disorder
(2023)
Received Telehealth Treatment for Alcohol Use among People with an Alcohol Use Disorder
(2024)
Received Telehealth Treatment for Substance Use among People with a Substance Use Disorder1
(2023)
Received Telehealth Treatment for Substance Use among People with a Substance Use Disorder1
(2024)
TOTAL 1,650 1,490 1,241 1,134 3,007 2,628
AGE GROUP            
12-17 85 65 22 32 102 77
18 or Older 1,566 1,425 1,219 1,101 2,905 2,551
18-25 238 213 188 127 409 323
26 or Older 1,327 1,213 1,031 974 2,495 2,227
SEX            
Male 821 865 760 622 1,590 1,456
Female 829 625 481 512 1,416 1,172
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,322 1,292 1,010 960 2,457 2,251
AIAN 15 16 2 5 16 18
Asian 26 22 28 * 49 46
Black or African American 148 135 76 129 240 274
NHPI * * * * * *
White 1,090 1,072 829 776 2,043 1,828
Two or More Races 29 38 74a 11 93 75
Hispanic or Latino 328 198 232 174 549 377
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Respondents who reported that they received telehealth treatment (i.e., over the phone or through video) were not asked for the type or location of providers for the telehealth treatment they received.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
1 Includes people who received treatment specifically for 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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.25B – Received Substance Use Treatment through Telehealth: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Drug Use Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Substance Use Disorder in Past Year; by Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Received Telehealth Treatment for Drug Use among People with a Drug Use Disorder
(2023)
Received Telehealth Treatment for Drug Use among People with a Drug Use Disorder
(2024)
Received Telehealth Treatment for Alcohol Use among People with an Alcohol Use Disorder
(2023)
Received Telehealth Treatment for Alcohol Use among People with an Alcohol Use Disorder
(2024)
Received Telehealth Treatment for Substance Use among People with a Substance Use Disorder1
(2023)
Received Telehealth Treatment for Substance Use among People with a Substance Use Disorder1
(2024)
TOTAL 6.1 5.3 4.3 4.1 6.2 5.4
AGE GROUP            
12-17 4.8 3.8 3.0 4.2 4.7 3.8
18 or Older 6.2 5.4 4.3 4.1 6.3 5.5
18-25 3.9 3.4 3.7 2.5 4.4 3.6
26 or Older 6.9 6.0 4.5 4.4 6.7 6.0
SEX            
Male 5.4 5.4 4.5 3.7 5.7 5.2
Female 7.1 5.2 4.0 4.6 6.8 5.8
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 5.9 5.5 4.2 4.2 6.1 5.6
AIAN 5.8 7.6 1.2 3.6 4.7 6.2
Asian 3.4 3.0 2.8 * 3.1 2.8
Black or African American 3.8 3.4 2.3 3.8 3.9 4.5
NHPI * * * * * *
White 6.7 6.2 4.5 4.4 6.7 6.0
Two or More Races 3.1 3.4 8.8a 1.7 6.2 5.1
Hispanic or Latino 7.2 4.1 4.8 3.5 6.7 4.5
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Respondents who reported that they received telehealth treatment (i.e., over the phone or through video) were not asked for the type or location of providers for the telehealth treatment they received.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
1 Includes people who received treatment specifically for 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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.26A – Received Substance Use Treatment through Telehealth: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Drug Use Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Substance Use Disorder in Past Year; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Received Telehealth Treatment for Drug Use among People with a Drug Use Disorder
(2023)
Received Telehealth Treatment for Drug Use among People with a Drug Use Disorder
(2024)
Received Telehealth Treatment for Alcohol Use among People with an Alcohol Use Disorder
(2023)
Received Telehealth Treatment for Alcohol Use among People with an Alcohol Use Disorder
(2024)
Received Telehealth Treatment for Substance Use among People with a Substance Use Disorder1
(2023)
Received Telehealth Treatment for Substance Use among People with a Substance Use Disorder1
(2024)
TOTAL 1,650 1,490 1,241 1,134 3,007 2,628
GEOGRAPHIC REGION            
Northeast 372 341 266 164 714 523
Midwest 304 327 235 219 536 507
South 497 483 385 439 937 939
West 478 340 355 311 819 659
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 1,033 779 656 688 1,694 1,508
Small Metro 395 465 459 321 929 778
Nonmetro 222 246 126 125 384 342
Urbanized 80 63 35 38 135 82
Less Urbanized 141 177 50 81 207 244
Completely Rural * * * * * 16
POVERTY LEVEL2            
Less Than 100% 520 599 257 196 784 813
100-199% 390 284 125 190 593 473
200% or More 737 607 858 747 1,627 1,342
HEALTH INSURANCE3            
Private 552 598 575 641 1,175 1,198
Medicaid/CHIP 975 775 451 277 1,495a 1,104
Other4 301 337 261 277 649 580
No Coverage 87 106 64 93 161 199
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Respondents who reported that they received telehealth treatment (i.e., over the phone or through video) were not asked for the type or location of providers for the telehealth treatment they received.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
1 Includes people who received treatment specifically for 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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.26B – Received Substance Use Treatment through Telehealth: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Drug Use Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Substance Use Disorder in Past Year; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Received Telehealth Treatment for Drug Use among People with a Drug Use Disorder
(2023)
Received Telehealth Treatment for Drug Use among People with a Drug Use Disorder
(2024)
Received Telehealth Treatment for Alcohol Use among People with an Alcohol Use Disorder
(2023)
Received Telehealth Treatment for Alcohol Use among People with an Alcohol Use Disorder
(2024)
Received Telehealth Treatment for Substance Use among People with a Substance Use Disorder1
(2023)
Received Telehealth Treatment for Substance Use among People with a Substance Use Disorder1
(2024)
TOTAL 6.1 5.3 4.3 4.1 6.2 5.4
GEOGRAPHIC REGION            
Northeast 7.3 6.9 5.2 3.5 8.0 6.2
Midwest 5.4 5.4 3.9 3.5 5.3 4.8
South 5.3 4.8 3.6 4.4 5.3 5.4
West 6.9 4.9 5.3 4.5 7.0 5.5
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 7.1 5.1 4.0 4.2 6.3 5.5
Small Metro 4.5 5.2 4.9 3.8 5.9 5.2
Nonmetro 6.1 6.5 4.2 4.4 6.5 5.9
Urbanized 5.2 4.0 2.7 3.0 5.5 3.3
Less Urbanized 7.5 8.7 3.3 5.7 6.9 8.2
Completely Rural * * * * * 4.8
POVERTY LEVEL2            
Less Than 100% 8.4 9.0 6.0 4.4 8.7 8.6
100-199% 6.3 4.3 2.6 4.1 6.4 5.0
200% or More 5.1 4.1 4.3 4.0 5.4 4.6
HEALTH INSURANCE3            
Private 4.2 4.4 3.2 3.7 4.3 4.4
Medicaid/CHIP 10.6 8.3 7.8 5.1 11.7 8.8
Other4 5.6 6.8 5.0 5.8 6.9 6.6
No Coverage 2.7 2.9 2.1 2.9 3.1 3.6
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Respondents who reported that they received telehealth treatment (i.e., over the phone or through video) were not asked for the type or location of providers for the telehealth treatment they received.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
1 Includes people who received treatment specifically for 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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.27A – Types and Locations of Substance Use Treatment and Other Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Type/Location of Treatment or Other Services Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT OR OTHER SERVICES1,2 -- 14,569 -- 893 -- 13,676 -- 1,443 -- 12,233
SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT1 -- 10,174 -- 732 -- 9,442 -- 1,059 -- 8,383
Inpatient1 -- 2,603 -- 273 -- 2,330 -- 354 -- 1,976
Hospital1 -- 1,297 -- 148 -- 1,149 -- 240 -- 910
Residential Drug or Alcohol Rehab or Treatment Center1 -- 1,484 -- 74 -- 1,410 -- 195 -- 1,214
Residential Mental Health Treatment Center1 -- 1,232 -- 139 -- 1,093 -- 220 -- 873
Some Other Place as an Inpatient1 -- 572 -- 93 -- 479 -- 101 -- 378
Outpatient1 -- 7,096 -- 456 -- 6,640 -- 740 -- 5,900
Drug or Alcohol Rehab or Treatment Center1 -- 2,328 -- 71 -- 2,256 -- 213 -- 2,043
Mental Health Treatment Center1 -- 2,054 -- 96 -- 1,958 -- 241 -- 1,717
Office of a Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, or Substance Use Treatment Professional1 -- 4,178 -- 232 -- 3,946 -- 481 -- 3,465
General Medical Clinic or Doctor’s Office1 -- 3,298 -- 172 -- 3,126 -- 260 -- 2,866
Hospital1 -- 1,145 -- 80 -- 1,065 -- 112 -- 953
School’s Health or Counseling Center1 -- 709 -- 218 -- 491 -- 123 -- 368
Some Other Place as an Outpatient1 -- 710 -- 35 -- 675 -- 85 -- 590
Outpatient, Other Than General Medical Clinic or Doctor’s Office1 -- 6,118 -- 407 -- 5,711 -- 658 -- 5,052
Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder3 1,146 1,309 13a 51 1,133 1,258 88 123 1,044 1,136
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder4 2,296 2,155 37 36 2,258 2,119 99 68 2,159 2,051
Telehealth Treatment5 3,979 3,640 158 119 3,820 3,521 469 377 3,352 3,143
Prison, Jail, or Juvenile Detention Center 797 819 42 41 755 779 73 63 682 716
OTHER SERVICES                    
Support Services                    
Support Group 5,848 6,104 185 170 5,663 5,934 390 456 5,272 5,478
Peer Support Specialist or Recovery Coach 2,254 2,244 82 50 2,172 2,194 173 161 1,999 2,033
Emergency Room/Department or Withdrawal Management Services                    
Emergency Room/Department 1,854 1,723 120 89 1,734 1,634 318 293 1,416 1,341
Withdrawal Management Services 1,169 955 48 30 1,121 925 127 89 994 836
Overdose Reversal Medicine (e.g. Narcan® or Naloxone) -- 1,753 -- 84 -- 1,669 -- 149 -- 1,520
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: Respondents could indicate multiple types/locations for receiving substance use treatment or other services; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
1 The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
2 Other services include treatment for drug or alcohol use through support group services; peer support specialist or recovery coach services; treatment received in an emergency room/department; withdrawal management services; or overdose reversal medicine. Other services questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
3 Medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) refer to medications prescribed by a doctor or other health professional to help reduce or stop the use of alcohol.
4 Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) refer to medications prescribed by a doctor or other health professional to help reduce or stop the use of opioids. Questions for the receipt of MOUD were asked only if respondents reported lifetime use of heroin or prescription pain relievers.
5 Respondents who reported that they received telehealth treatment (i.e., over the phone or through video) were not asked for the type or location of providers for the telehealth treatment they received.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.27B – Types and Locations of Substance Use Treatment and Other Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Type/Location of Treatment or Other Services Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT OR OTHER SERVICES1,2 -- 5.1 -- 3.4 -- 5.2 -- 4.1 -- 5.4
SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT1 -- 3.5 -- 2.8 -- 3.6 -- 3.0 -- 3.7
Inpatient1 -- 0.9 -- 1.1 -- 0.9 -- 1.0 -- 0.9
Hospital1 -- 0.4 -- 0.6 -- 0.4 -- 0.7 -- 0.4
Residential Drug or Alcohol Rehab or Treatment Center1 -- 0.5 -- 0.3 -- 0.5 -- 0.6 -- 0.5
Residential Mental Health Treatment Center1 -- 0.4 -- 0.5 -- 0.4 -- 0.6 -- 0.4
Some Other Place as an Inpatient1 -- 0.2 -- 0.4 -- 0.2 -- 0.3 -- 0.2
Outpatient1 -- 2.5 -- 1.8 -- 2.5 -- 2.1 -- 2.6
Drug or Alcohol Rehab or Treatment Center1 -- 0.8 -- 0.3 -- 0.9 -- 0.6 -- 0.9
Mental Health Treatment Center1 -- 0.7 -- 0.4 -- 0.7 -- 0.7 -- 0.8
Office of a Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, or Substance Use Treatment Professional1 -- 1.4 -- 0.9 -- 1.5 -- 1.4 -- 1.5
General Medical Clinic or Doctor’s Office1 -- 1.1 -- 0.7 -- 1.2 -- 0.7 -- 1.3
Hospital1 -- 0.4 -- 0.3 -- 0.4 -- 0.3 -- 0.4
School’s Health or Counseling Center1 -- 0.2 -- 0.8 -- 0.2 -- 0.4 -- 0.2
Some Other Place as an Outpatient1 -- 0.2 -- 0.1 -- 0.3 -- 0.2 -- 0.3
Outpatient, Other Than General Medical Clinic or Doctor’s Office1 -- 2.1 -- 1.6 -- 2.2 -- 1.9 -- 2.2
Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder3 0.4 0.5 0.1a 0.2 0.4 0.5 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.5
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder4 0.8 0.7 0.1 0.1 0.9 0.8 0.3 0.2 1.0 0.9
Telehealth Treatment5 1.4 1.3 0.6 0.5 1.5 1.3 1.4 1.1 1.5 1.4
Prison, Jail, or Juvenile Detention Center 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3
OTHER SERVICES                    
Support Services                    
Support Group 2.1 2.1 0.7 0.7 2.2 2.3 1.1 1.3 2.4 2.4
Peer Support Specialist or Recovery Coach 0.8 0.8 0.3 0.2 0.8 0.8 0.5 0.5 0.9 0.9
Emergency Room/Department or Withdrawal Management Services                    
Emergency Room/Department 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.3 0.7 0.6 0.9 0.8 0.6 0.6
Withdrawal Management Services 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.4
Overdose Reversal Medicine (e.g. Narcan® or Naloxone) -- 0.6 -- 0.3 -- 0.6 -- 0.4 -- 0.7
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: Respondents could indicate multiple types/locations for receiving substance use treatment or other services; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
a,b The difference between this estimate and the 2024 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level (a) or .01 level (b). Rounding may make the estimates appear identical.
1 The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
2 Other services include treatment for drug or alcohol use through support group services; peer support specialist or recovery coach services; treatment received in an emergency room/department; withdrawal management services; or overdose reversal medicine. Other services questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
3 Medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) refer to medications prescribed by a doctor or other health professional to help reduce or stop the use of alcohol.
4 Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) refer to medications prescribed by a doctor or other health professional to help reduce or stop the use of opioids. Questions for the receipt of MOUD were asked only if respondents reported lifetime use of heroin or prescription pain relievers.
5 Respondents who reported that they received telehealth treatment (i.e., over the phone or through video) were not asked for the type or location of providers for the telehealth treatment they received.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.28A – Substances for Which Treatment Was Received as an Inpatient in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Past Year Use Disorder for Specific Substances and Age Group, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Substance for Which Treatment Was Received and Use Disorder for Specific Substance Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER1 -- 1,785 -- 104 -- 1,681 -- 255 -- 1,426
DRUGS -- 966 -- 56 -- 909 -- 146 -- 763
Marijuana -- 278 -- 36 -- 242 -- 83 -- 159
Cocaine -- 64 -- * -- 63 -- 15 -- 49
Heroin -- * -- * -- * -- * -- *
Hallucinogens -- 30 -- * -- 21 -- * -- *
Inhalants -- 2 -- * -- * -- * -- *
Methamphetamine -- 237 -- * -- 237 -- * -- 193
Prescription Psychotherapeutics -- 322 -- 13 -- 309 -- 44 -- 265
Pain Relievers -- 205 -- 7 -- 198 -- 36 -- 162
Stimulants -- 45 -- * -- 40 -- 15 -- 25
Tranquilizers or Sedatives -- 180 -- * -- 172 -- 18 -- 154
Tranquilizers -- 147 -- * -- 142 -- 18 -- 123
Sedatives -- * -- * -- * -- * -- *
Opioids2 -- 331 -- 8 -- 324 -- 48 -- 276
Central Nervous System Stimulants -- 325 -- * -- 319 -- 63 -- 256
ALCOHOL -- 550 -- 22 -- 528 -- 63 -- 465
BOTH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL -- 130 -- 8 -- 122 -- 28 -- 94
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Includes data from respondents who reported that they received inpatient substance use treatment but did not report the substance(s) for which they received treatment.
2 Some 2023 estimates may differ from previously published estimates due to updates in how opioids are defined beginning in 2024. See Chapter 4 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.28B – Substances for Which Treatment Was Received as an Inpatient in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Past Year Use Disorder for Specific Substances and Age Group, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Substance for Which Treatment Was Received and Use Disorder for Specific Substance Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER1 -- 3.7 -- 5.2 -- 3.6 -- 2.8 -- 3.8
DRUGS -- 3.4 -- 3.3 -- 3.4 -- 2.4 -- 3.8
Marijuana -- 1.4 -- 3.0 -- 1.3 -- 1.5 -- 1.1
Cocaine -- 5.2 -- * -- 5.3 -- 5.2 -- 5.3
Heroin -- * -- * -- * -- * -- *
Hallucinogens -- 7.0 -- * -- 5.9 -- * -- *
Inhalants -- 0.7 -- * -- * -- * -- *
Methamphetamine -- 15.1 -- * -- 15.2 -- * -- 13.2
Prescription Psychotherapeutics -- 4.2 -- 2.4 -- 4.4 -- 5.5 -- 4.2
Pain Relievers -- 4.1 -- 2.4 -- 4.2 -- 10.5 -- 3.7
Stimulants -- 2.5 -- * -- 2.4 -- 3.6 -- 2.0
Tranquilizers or Sedatives -- 8.6 -- * -- 8.7 -- 7.7 -- 8.9
Tranquilizers -- 9.8 -- * -- 10.0 -- 9.6 -- 10.1
Sedatives -- * -- * -- * -- * -- *
Opioids2 -- 6.9 -- 2.8 -- 7.1 -- 14.4 -- 6.5
Central Nervous System Stimulants -- 7.6 -- * -- 7.9 -- 8.7 -- 7.7
ALCOHOL -- 2.0 -- 2.9 -- 1.9 -- 1.3 -- 2.1
BOTH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL -- 1.7 -- 1.7 -- 1.7 -- 1.3 -- 1.8
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Includes data from respondents who reported that they received inpatient substance use treatment but did not report the substance(s) for which they received treatment.
2 Some 2023 estimates may differ from previously published estimates due to updates in how opioids are defined beginning in 2024. See Chapter 4 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.29A – Substances for Which Treatment Was Received as an Outpatient in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Past Year Use Disorder for Specific Substances and Age Group, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Substance for Which Treatment Was Received and Use Disorder for Specific Substance Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER1 -- 4,163 -- 217 -- 3,946 -- 540 -- 3,406
DRUGS -- 2,071 -- 106 -- 1,965 -- 313 -- 1,651
Marijuana -- 626 -- 69 -- 557 -- 173 -- 384
Cocaine -- 138 -- * -- 138 -- 17 -- 120
Heroin -- 153 -- * -- 149 -- * -- 131
Hallucinogens -- 46 -- * -- * -- * -- *
Inhalants -- * -- * -- * -- * -- *
Methamphetamine -- 310 -- * -- 310 -- * -- 257
Prescription Psychotherapeutics -- 789 -- 32 -- 757 -- 86 -- 671
Pain Relievers -- 505 -- 9 -- 496 -- 44 -- 452
Stimulants -- 106 -- 16 -- 90 -- 21 -- 69
Tranquilizers or Sedatives -- 286 -- * -- 274 -- * -- 235
Tranquilizers -- 212 -- * -- 203 -- * -- 170
Sedatives -- 101 -- * -- 99 -- * -- *
Opioids2 -- 627 -- 13 -- 614 -- 58 -- 556
Central Nervous System Stimulants -- 530 -- 16 -- 514 -- 80 -- 434
ALCOHOL -- 1,203 -- 47 -- 1,156 -- 134 -- 1,022
BOTH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL -- 289 -- 19 -- 269 -- 58 -- 211
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Includes data from respondents who reported that they received outpatient substance use treatment but did not report the substance(s) for which they received treatment.
2 Some 2023 estimates may differ from previously published estimates due to updates in how opioids are defined beginning in 2024. See Chapter 4 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.29B – Substances for Which Treatment Was Received as an Outpatient in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Past Year Use Disorder for Specific Substances and Age Group, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Substance for Which Treatment Was Received and Use Disorder for Specific Substance Aged 12+
(2023)
Aged 12+
(2024)
Aged 12-17
(2023)
Aged 12-17
(2024)
Aged 18+
(2023)
Aged 18+
(2024)
Aged 18-25
(2023)
Aged 18-25
(2024)
Aged 26+
(2023)
Aged 26+
(2024)
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER1 -- 8.6 -- 10.7 -- 8.5 -- 6.0 -- 9.1
DRUGS -- 7.3 -- 6.2 -- 7.4 -- 5.0 -- 8.1
Marijuana -- 3.0 -- 5.7 -- 2.9 -- 3.1 -- 2.8
Cocaine -- 11.4 -- * -- 11.5 -- 6.2 -- 13.1
Heroin -- 30.9 -- * -- 30.7 -- * -- 28.9
Hallucinogens -- 10.6 -- * -- * -- * -- *
Inhalants -- * -- * -- * -- * -- *
Methamphetamine -- 19.7 -- * -- 19.8 -- * -- 17.5
Prescription Psychotherapeutics -- 10.3 -- 6.1 -- 10.7 -- 10.7 -- 10.6
Pain Relievers -- 10.2 -- 3.2 -- 10.6 -- 12.8 -- 10.4
Stimulants -- 5.7 -- 8.3 -- 5.4 -- 5.0 -- 5.6
Tranquilizers or Sedatives -- 13.6 -- * -- 13.9 -- * -- 13.6
Tranquilizers -- 14.2 -- * -- 14.4 -- * -- 13.9
Sedatives -- 12.5 -- * -- 12.8 -- * -- *
Opioids2 -- 13.0 -- 4.9 -- 13.5 -- 17.4 -- 13.2
Central Nervous System Stimulants -- 12.4 -- 7.7 -- 12.7 -- 11.1 -- 13.0
ALCOHOL -- 4.3 -- 6.0 -- 4.3 -- 2.7 -- 4.6
BOTH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL -- 3.7 -- 4.2 -- 3.7 -- 2.7 -- 4.1
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Includes data from respondents who reported that they received outpatient substance use treatment but did not report the substance(s) for which they received treatment.
2 Some 2023 estimates may differ from previously published estimates due to updates in how opioids are defined beginning in 2024. See Chapter 4 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.30A – Received Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Past Year Drug Use Disorder, Past Year Alcohol Use Disorder, Past Year Drug and Alcohol Use Disorder, and Past Year Substance Use Disorder, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Substance/Age Group Treatment for Drugs
(2023)
Treatment for Drugs
(2024)
Treatment for Alcohol
(2023)
Treatment for Alcohol
(2024)
Treatment for Both Drugs and Alcohol
(2023)
Treatment for Both Drugs and Alcohol
(2024)
Treatment for Substance Unspecified1
(2023)
Treatment for Substance Unspecified1
(2024)
Treatment for Substance Use1
(2023)
Treatment for Substance Use1
(2024)
DRUGS -- 3,140 -- 1,400 -- 940 -- 664 -- 4,264
12-17 -- 188 -- 75 -- 51 -- 82 -- 294
18 or Older -- 2,952 -- 1,325 -- 888 -- 582 -- 3,971
18-25 -- 453 -- 233 -- 142 -- 86 -- 631
26 or Older -- 2,498 -- 1,091 -- 746 -- 496 -- 3,340
ALCOHOL -- 1,358 -- 2,134 -- 812 -- 390 -- 3,071
12-17 -- 117 -- 91 -- 68 -- 30 -- 170
18 or Older -- 1,240 -- 2,043 -- 744 -- 361 -- 2,901
18-25 -- 252 -- 271 -- 142 -- 77 -- 459
26 or Older -- 989 -- 1,772 -- 602 -- 283 -- 2,442
BOTH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL -- 910 -- 771 -- 470 -- 197 -- 1,409
12-17 -- 88 -- 62 -- 43 -- 28 -- 134
18 or Older -- 822 -- 709 -- 426 -- 169 -- 1,275
18-25 -- 213 -- 182 -- 113 -- 41 -- 323
26 or Older -- 609 -- 527 -- 313 -- 128 -- 952
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER -- 3,588 -- 2,762 -- 1,282 -- 858 -- 5,926
12-17 -- 218 -- 104 -- 76 -- 84 -- 330
18 or Older -- 3,370 -- 2,659 -- 1,206 -- 774 -- 5,596
18-25 -- 492 -- 323 -- 171 -- 123 -- 766
26 or Older -- 2,878 -- 2,336 -- 1,035 -- 651 -- 4,830
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Substance use treatment measures include data from respondents who indicated that they received treatment but did not specify the substance(s) for which it was received.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.30B – Received Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Past Year Drug Use Disorder, Past Year Alcohol Use Disorder, Past Year Drug and Alcohol Use Disorder, and Past Year Substance Use Disorder, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Substance/Age Group Treatment for Drugs
(2023)
Treatment for Drugs
(2024)
Treatment for Alcohol
(2023)
Treatment for Alcohol
(2024)
Treatment for Both Drugs and Alcohol
(2023)
Treatment for Both Drugs and Alcohol
(2024)
Treatment for Substance Unspecified1
(2023)
Treatment for Substance Unspecified1
(2024)
Treatment for Substance Use1
(2023)
Treatment for Substance Use1
(2024)
DRUGS -- 11.1 -- 5.0 -- 3.3 -- 2.4 -- 15.1
12-17 -- 11.0 -- 4.4 -- 3.0 -- 4.8 -- 17.2
18 or Older -- 11.1 -- 5.0 -- 3.4 -- 2.2 -- 15.0
18-25 -- 7.3 -- 3.8 -- 2.3 -- 1.4 -- 10.2
26 or Older -- 12.3 -- 5.4 -- 3.7 -- 2.4 -- 16.5
ALCOHOL -- 4.9 -- 7.6 -- 2.9 -- 1.4 -- 11.0
12-17 -- 15.1 -- 11.7 -- 8.8 -- 3.9 -- 21.9
18 or Older -- 4.6 -- 7.5 -- 2.7 -- 1.3 -- 10.7
18-25 -- 5.0 -- 5.4 -- 2.8 -- 1.5 -- 9.1
26 or Older -- 4.5 -- 8.0 -- 2.7 -- 1.3 -- 11.0
BOTH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL -- 11.7 -- 10.0 -- 6.1 -- 2.5 -- 18.2
12-17 -- 19.2 -- 13.6 -- 9.5 -- 6.0 -- 29.3
18 or Older -- 11.3 -- 9.7 -- 5.8 -- 2.3 -- 17.5
18-25 -- 9.8 -- 8.3 -- 5.2 -- 1.9 -- 14.8
26 or Older -- 11.9 -- 10.3 -- 6.1 -- 2.5 -- 18.6
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER -- 7.4 -- 5.7 -- 2.7 -- 1.8 -- 12.3
12-17 -- 10.8 -- 5.1 -- 3.8 -- 4.2 -- 16.3
18 or Older -- 7.3 -- 5.7 -- 2.6 -- 1.7 -- 12.1
18-25 -- 5.4 -- 3.6 -- 1.9 -- 1.4 -- 8.5
26 or Older -- 7.7 -- 6.3 -- 2.8 -- 1.7 -- 13.0
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Substance use treatment measures include data from respondents who indicated that they received treatment but did not specify the substance(s) for which it was received.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.31A – Receipt of Substance Use Treatment and Receipt of Substance Use Treatment or Other Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Substance Use Disorder in Past Year; by Substance Use Disorder Severity Level and Age Group, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Substance Use Disorder Severity Level/Age Group Among People Aged 12 or Older with Substance Use Disorder in Past Year
Received Substance Use Treatment (SU Tx)
(2023)
Received Substance Use Treatment (SU Tx)
(2024)
Did Not Receive SU Tx
(2023)
Did Not Receive SU Tx
(2024)
Received SU Tx or Other Services1
(2023)
Received SU Tx or Other Services1
(2024)
Did Not Receive SU Tx or Other Services1
(2023)
Did Not Receive SU Tx or Other Services1
(2024)
Any SUD -- 5,926 -- 42,425 -- 7,501 -- 40,850
12-17 -- 330 -- 1,694 -- 383 -- 1,641
18 or Older -- 5,596 -- 40,731 -- 7,119 -- 39,209
18-25 -- 766 -- 8,290 -- 995 -- 8,061
26 or Older -- 4,830 -- 32,441 -- 6,124 -- 31,147
Mild SUD -- 1,742 -- 25,259 -- 2,279 -- 24,721
12-17 -- 85 -- 908 -- 99 -- 893
18 or Older -- 1,657 -- 24,351 -- 2,180 -- 23,829
18-25 -- 151 -- 4,285 -- 224 -- 4,212
26 or Older -- 1,506 -- 20,067 -- 1,956 -- 19,617
Moderate SUD -- 1,302 -- 9,729 -- 1,622 -- 9,409
12-17 -- 89 -- 407 -- 107 -- 389
18 or Older -- 1,213 -- 9,322 -- 1,515 -- 9,020
18-25 -- 158 -- 2,269 -- 222 -- 2,205
26 or Older -- 1,054 -- 7,053 -- 1,292 -- 6,815
Severe SUD -- 2,883 -- 7,437 -- 3,600 -- 6,719
12-17 -- 156 -- 379 -- 176 -- 359
18 or Older -- 2,727 -- 7,057 -- 3,424 -- 6,360
18-25 -- 457 -- 1,736 -- 548 -- 1,645
26 or Older -- 2,270 -- 5,321 -- 2,876 -- 4,715
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other services include treatment for drug or alcohol use through support group services; peer support specialist or recovery coach services; treatment received in an emergency room/department; withdrawal management services; or overdose reversal medicine. Other services questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.31B – Receipt of Substance Use Treatment and Receipt of Substance Use Treatment or Other Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older with Substance Use Disorder in Past Year; by Substance Use Disorder Severity Level and Age Group, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Substance Use Disorder Severity Level/Age Group Among People Aged 12 or Older with Substance Use Disorder in Past Year
Received Substance Use Treatment (SU Tx)
(2023)
Received Substance Use Treatment (SU Tx)
(2024)
Did Not Receive SU Tx
(2023)
Did Not Receive SU Tx
(2024)
Received SU Tx or Other Services1
(2023)
Received SU Tx or Other Services1
(2024)
Did Not Receive SU Tx or Other Services1
(2023)
Did Not Receive SU Tx or Other Services1
(2024)
Any SUD -- 12.3 -- 87.7 -- 15.5 -- 84.5
12-17 -- 16.3 -- 83.7 -- 18.9 -- 81.1
18 or Older -- 12.1 -- 87.9 -- 15.4 -- 84.6
18-25 -- 8.5 -- 91.5 -- 11.0 -- 89.0
26 or Older -- 13.0 -- 87.0 -- 16.4 -- 83.6
Mild SUD -- 6.4 -- 93.6 -- 8.4 -- 91.6
12-17 -- 8.5 -- 91.5 -- 10.0 -- 90.0
18 or Older -- 6.4 -- 93.6 -- 8.4 -- 91.6
18-25 -- 3.4 -- 96.6 -- 5.1 -- 94.9
26 or Older -- 7.0 -- 93.0 -- 9.1 -- 90.9
Moderate SUD -- 11.8 -- 88.2 -- 14.7 -- 85.3
12-17 -- 18.0 -- 82.0 -- 21.6 -- 78.4
18 or Older -- 11.5 -- 88.5 -- 14.4 -- 85.6
18-25 -- 6.5 -- 93.5 -- 9.2 -- 90.8
26 or Older -- 13.0 -- 87.0 -- 15.9 -- 84.1
Severe SUD -- 27.9 -- 72.1 -- 34.9 -- 65.1
12-17 -- 29.1 -- 70.9 -- 32.9 -- 67.1
18 or Older -- 27.9 -- 72.1 -- 35.0 -- 65.0
18-25 -- 20.8 -- 79.2 -- 25.0 -- 75.0
26 or Older -- 29.9 -- 70.1 -- 37.9 -- 62.1
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other services include treatment for drug or alcohol use through support group services; peer support specialist or recovery coach services; treatment received in an emergency room/department; withdrawal management services; or overdose reversal medicine. Other services questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.32A – Classified as Needing Substance Use Treatment: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Receipt of Substance Use Treatment and Receipt of Substance Use Treatment or Other Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing Substance Use Treatment in Past Year; by Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Among the Total Population Among People Classified as Needing Substance Use Treatment (SU Tx)
Classified as Needing SU Tx
(2023)
Classified as Needing SU Tx
(2024)
% Who Received SU Tx
(2023)
% Who Received SU Tx
(2024)
% Who Did Not Receive SU Tx
(2023)
% Who Did Not Receive SU Tx
(2024)
% Who Received SU Tx or Other Services1
(2023)
% Who Received SU Tx or Other Services1
(2024)
% Who Did Not Receive SU Tx or Other Services1
(2023)
% Who Did Not Receive SU Tx or Other Services1
(2024)
TOTAL -- 52,599 -- 19.3 -- 80.7 -- 22.3 -- 77.7
AGE GROUP                    
12-17 -- 2,426 -- 30.2 -- 69.8 -- 32.4 -- 67.6
18 or Older -- 50,173 -- 18.8 -- 81.2 -- 21.9 -- 78.1
18-25 -- 9,349 -- 11.3 -- 88.7 -- 13.8 -- 86.2
26 or Older -- 40,824 -- 20.5 -- 79.5 -- 23.7 -- 76.3
SEX                    
Male -- 30,173 -- 18.1 -- 81.9 -- 21.1 -- 78.9
Female -- 22,426 -- 21.0 -- 79.0 -- 24.0 -- 76.0
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino -- 43,434 -- 19.7 -- 80.3 -- 22.6 -- 77.4
AIAN -- 396 -- * -- * -- * -- *
Asian -- 1,713 -- 10.2 -- 89.8 -- 13.7 -- 86.3
Black or African American -- 6,764 -- 20.9 -- 79.1 -- 24.7 -- 75.3
NHPI -- 167 -- * -- * -- * -- *
White -- 32,834 -- 19.8 -- 80.2 -- 22.6 -- 77.4
Two or More Races -- 1,560 -- 17.7 -- 82.3 -- 20.2 -- 79.8
Hispanic or Latino -- 9,165 -- 17.6 -- 82.4 -- 20.9 -- 79.1
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing substance use treatment if they met DSM-5 criteria for a drug or alcohol use disorder or received treatment for drug or alcohol use.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other services include treatment for drug or alcohol use through support group services; peer support specialist or recovery coach services; treatment received in an emergency room/department; withdrawal management services; or overdose reversal medicine. Other services questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.32B – Classified as Needing Substance Use Treatment: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Receipt of Substance Use Treatment and Receipt of Substance Use Treatment or Other Services in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing Substance Use Treatment in Past Year; by Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Among the Total Population Among People Classified as Needing Substance Use Treatment (SU Tx)
Classified as Needing SU Tx
(2023)
Classified as Needing SU Tx
(2024)
% Who Received SU Tx
(2023)
% Who Received SU Tx
(2024)
% Who Did Not Receive SU Tx
(2023)
% Who Did Not Receive SU Tx
(2024)
% Who Received SU Tx or Other Services1
(2023)
% Who Received SU Tx or Other Services1
(2024)
% Who Did Not Receive SU Tx or Other Services1
(2023)
% Who Did Not Receive SU Tx or Other Services1
(2024)
TOTAL -- 18.2 -- 19.3 -- 80.7 -- 22.3 -- 77.7
AGE GROUP                    
12-17 -- 9.3 -- 30.2 -- 69.8 -- 32.4 -- 67.6
18 or Older -- 19.1 -- 18.8 -- 81.2 -- 21.9 -- 78.1
18-25 -- 26.8 -- 11.3 -- 88.7 -- 13.8 -- 86.2
26 or Older -- 18.0 -- 20.5 -- 79.5 -- 23.7 -- 76.3
SEX                    
Male -- 21.4 -- 18.1 -- 81.9 -- 21.1 -- 78.9
Female -- 15.2 -- 21.0 -- 79.0 -- 24.0 -- 76.0
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                    
Not Hispanic or Latino -- 18.6 -- 19.7 -- 80.3 -- 22.6 -- 77.4
AIAN -- 29.0 -- * -- * -- * -- *
Asian -- 9.2 -- 10.2 -- 89.8 -- 13.7 -- 86.3
Black or African American -- 19.2 -- 20.9 -- 79.1 -- 24.7 -- 75.3
NHPI -- 13.5 -- * -- * -- * -- *
White -- 19.2 -- 19.8 -- 80.2 -- 22.6 -- 77.4
Two or More Races -- 24.1 -- 17.7 -- 82.3 -- 20.2 -- 79.8
Hispanic or Latino -- 16.8 -- 17.6 -- 82.4 -- 20.9 -- 79.1
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing substance use treatment if they met DSM-5 criteria for a drug or alcohol use disorder or received treatment for drug or alcohol use.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other services include treatment for drug or alcohol use through support group services; peer support specialist or recovery coach services; treatment received in an emergency room/department; withdrawal management services; or overdose reversal medicine. Other services questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.33A – Classified as Needing Alcohol Use Treatment: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Receipt of Alcohol Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing Alcohol Use Treatment in Past Year; by Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Among the Total Population Among People Classified as Needing Alcohol Use Treatment (ALC Tx)
Classified as Needing ALC Tx
(2023)
Classified as Needing ALC Tx
(2024)
% Who Received ALC Tx
(2023)
% Who Received ALC Tx
(2024)
% Who Did Not Receive ALC Tx
(2023)
% Who Did Not Receive ALC Tx
(2024)
TOTAL -- 29,891 -- 13.8 -- 86.2
AGE GROUP            
12-17 -- 855 -- 20.0 -- 80.0
18 or Older -- 29,036 -- 13.6 -- 86.4
18-25 -- 5,186 -- 8.3 -- 91.7
26 or Older -- 23,850 -- 14.7 -- 85.3
SEX            
Male -- 17,865 -- 14.0 -- 86.0
Female -- 12,026 -- 13.4 -- 86.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino -- 24,579 -- 14.1 -- 85.9
AIAN -- 195 -- * -- *
Asian -- 1,046 -- 8.6 -- 91.4
Black or African American -- 3,700 -- 16.5 -- 83.5
NHPI -- 116 -- * -- *
White -- 18,817 -- 13.8 -- 86.2
Two or More Races -- 705 -- 11.5 -- 88.5
Hispanic or Latino -- 5,312 -- 12.0 -- 88.0
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing alcohol use treatment if they met DSM-5 criteria for an alcohol use disorder or received treatment for alcohol use.
NOTE: Alcohol use treatment includes treatment for alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Alcohol use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Alcohol use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on alcohol use disorder.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.33B – Classified as Needing Alcohol Use Treatment: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Receipt of Alcohol Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing Alcohol Use Treatment in Past Year; by Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Among the Total Population Among People Classified as Needing Alcohol Use Treatment (ALC Tx)
Classified as Needing ALC Tx
(2023)
Classified as Needing ALC Tx
(2024)
% Who Received ALC Tx
(2023)
% Who Received ALC Tx
(2024)
% Who Did Not Receive ALC Tx
(2023)
% Who Did Not Receive ALC Tx
(2024)
TOTAL -- 10.4 -- 13.8 -- 86.2
AGE GROUP            
12-17 -- 3.3 -- 20.0 -- 80.0
18 or Older -- 11.1 -- 13.6 -- 86.4
18-25 -- 14.8 -- 8.3 -- 91.7
26 or Older -- 10.5 -- 14.7 -- 85.3
SEX            
Male -- 12.7 -- 14.0 -- 86.0
Female -- 8.2 -- 13.4 -- 86.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino -- 10.5 -- 14.1 -- 85.9
AIAN -- 14.3 -- * -- *
Asian -- 5.6 -- 8.6 -- 91.4
Black or African American -- 10.5 -- 16.5 -- 83.5
NHPI -- 9.4 -- * -- *
White -- 11.0 -- 13.8 -- 86.2
Two or More Races -- 10.9 -- 11.5 -- 88.5
Hispanic or Latino -- 9.7 -- 12.0 -- 88.0
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing alcohol use treatment if they met DSM-5 criteria for an alcohol use disorder or received treatment for alcohol use.
NOTE: Alcohol use treatment includes treatment for alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Alcohol use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: The substance use treatment measures have added uncertainty because of the high proportion of respondents in the “substance unspecified” category for substance use treatment. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Alcohol use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on alcohol use disorder.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.34A – Perceived Unmet Need for Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 to 17 with a Past Year Substance Use Disorder Who Did Not Receive Substance Use Treatment in Past Year; by Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Among People Aged 12 to 17 with a Past Year Substance Use Disorder Who Did Not Receive Substance Use Treatment in Past Year
Any Perceived Unmet Need
(2023)
Any Perceived Unmet Need
(2024)
Sought Treatment
(2023)
Sought Treatment
(2024)
Did Not Seek Treatment but Thought Should Get Treatment
(2023)
Did Not Seek Treatment but Thought Should Get Treatment
(2024)
Did Not Perceive Need for Substance Use Treatment
(2023)
Did Not Perceive Need for Substance Use Treatment
(2024)
TOTAL -- 111 -- 34 -- 77 -- 1,537
AGE GROUP                
12-13 -- 5 -- * -- 3 -- 166
14-15 -- 32 -- 13 -- 18 -- 407
16-17 -- 74 -- 18 -- 56 -- 964
SEX                
Male -- 52 -- 8 -- 44 -- 691
Female -- 58 -- 26 -- 33 -- 845
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino -- 80 -- 29 -- 51 -- 1,103
AIAN -- * -- * -- * -- *
Asian -- * -- * -- * -- *
Black or African American -- 12 -- * -- 7 -- 195
NHPI -- * -- * -- * -- *
White -- 63 -- 21 -- 41 -- 772
Two or More Races -- 6 -- * -- 3 -- 90
Hispanic or Latino -- 31 -- * -- * -- 434
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as having a perceived unmet need for substance use treatment (SU Tx) if they did not receive SU Tx in the past year and sought or thought they should get treatment. Respondents with unknown information for perceptions of need for SU Tx were excluded.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.34B – Perceived Unmet Need for Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 to 17 with a Past Year Substance Use Disorder Who Did Not Receive Substance Use Treatment in Past Year; by Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Among People Aged 12 to 17 with a Past Year Substance Use Disorder Who Did Not Receive Substance Use Treatment in Past Year
Any Perceived Unmet Need
(2023)
Any Perceived Unmet Need
(2024)
Sought Treatment
(2023)
Sought Treatment
(2024)
Did Not Seek Treatment but Thought Should Get Treatment
(2023)
Did Not Seek Treatment but Thought Should Get Treatment
(2024)
Did Not Perceive Need for Substance Use Treatment
(2023)
Did Not Perceive Need for Substance Use Treatment
(2024)
TOTAL -- 6.7 -- 2.0 -- 4.6 -- 93.3
AGE GROUP                
12-13 -- 3.1 -- * -- 1.5 -- 96.9
14-15 -- 7.2 -- 3.0 -- 4.2 -- 92.8
16-17 -- 7.1 -- 1.7 -- 5.4 -- 92.9
SEX                
Male -- 7.0 -- 1.1 -- 5.9 -- 93.0
Female -- 6.5 -- 2.8 -- 3.6 -- 93.5
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino -- 6.8 -- 2.4 -- 4.3 -- 93.2
AIAN -- * -- * -- * -- *
Asian -- * -- * -- * -- *
Black or African American -- 5.6 -- * -- 3.3 -- 94.4
NHPI -- * -- * -- * -- *
White -- 7.5 -- 2.5 -- 5.0 -- 92.5
Two or More Races -- 5.8 -- * -- 2.7 -- 94.2
Hispanic or Latino -- 6.6 -- * -- * -- 93.4
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as having a perceived unmet need for substance use treatment (SU Tx) if they did not receive SU Tx in the past year and sought or thought they should get treatment. Respondents with unknown information for perceptions of need for SU Tx were excluded.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.35A – Perceived Unmet Need for Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with a Past Year Substance Use Disorder Who Did Not Receive Substance Use Treatment in Past Year; by Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Among People Aged 18 or Older with a Past Year Substance Use Disorder Who Did Not Receive Substance Use Treatment in Past Year
Any Perceived Unmet Need
(2023)
Any Perceived Unmet Need
(2024)
Sought Treatment
(2023)
Sought Treatment
(2024)
Did Not Seek Treatment but Thought Should Get Treatment
(2023)
Did Not Seek Treatment but Thought Should Get Treatment
(2024)
Did Not Perceive Need for Substance Use Treatment
(2023)
Did Not Perceive Need for Substance Use Treatment
(2024)
TOTAL -- 1,774 -- 276 -- 1,498 -- 38,106
AGE GROUP                
18-25 -- 359 -- 53 -- 306 -- 7,745
26 or Older -- 1,415 -- 223 -- 1,192 -- 30,361
26-49 -- 959 -- 121 -- 838 -- 19,007
50 or Older -- 456 -- 102 -- 354 -- 11,353
SEX                
Male -- 1,002 -- 168 -- 834 -- 22,440
Female -- 772 -- 108 -- 664 -- 15,666
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino -- 1,428 -- 205 -- 1,223 -- 31,558
AIAN -- 3 -- 1 -- 2 -- 231
Asian -- * -- * -- * -- *
Black or African American -- 180 -- 31 -- 149 -- 4,829
NHPI -- * -- * -- * -- *
White -- 1,157 -- 155 -- 1,001 -- 23,799
Two or More Races -- 70 -- 18 -- 52 -- 1,097
Hispanic or Latino -- 347 -- 71 -- 275 -- 6,548
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as having a perceived unmet need for substance use treatment (SU Tx) if they did not receive SU Tx in the past year and sought or thought they should get treatment. Respondents with unknown information for perceptions of need for SU Tx were excluded.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.35B – Perceived Unmet Need for Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older with a Past Year Substance Use Disorder Who Did Not Receive Substance Use Treatment in Past Year; by Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Demographic Characteristic Among People Aged 18 or Older with a Past Year Substance Use Disorder Who Did Not Receive Substance Use Treatment in Past Year
Any Perceived Unmet Need
(2023)
Any Perceived Unmet Need
(2024)
Sought Treatment
(2023)
Sought Treatment
(2024)
Did Not Seek Treatment but Thought Should Get Treatment
(2023)
Did Not Seek Treatment but Thought Should Get Treatment
(2024)
Did Not Perceive Need for Substance Use Treatment
(2023)
Did Not Perceive Need for Substance Use Treatment
(2024)
TOTAL -- 4.4 -- 0.7 -- 3.8 -- 95.6
AGE GROUP                
18-25 -- 4.4 -- 0.7 -- 3.8 -- 95.6
26 or Older -- 4.5 -- 0.7 -- 3.8 -- 95.5
26-49 -- 4.8 -- 0.6 -- 4.2 -- 95.2
50 or Older -- 3.9 -- 0.9 -- 3.0 -- 96.1
SEX                
Male -- 4.3 -- 0.7 -- 3.6 -- 95.7
Female -- 4.7 -- 0.7 -- 4.0 -- 95.3
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino -- 4.3 -- 0.6 -- 3.7 -- 95.7
AIAN -- 1.3 -- 0.4 -- 0.9 -- 98.7
Asian -- * -- * -- * -- *
Black or African American -- 3.6 -- 0.6 -- 3.0 -- 96.4
NHPI -- * -- * -- * -- *
White -- 4.6 -- 0.6 -- 4.0 -- 95.4
Two or More Races -- 6.0 -- 1.5 -- 4.5 -- 94.0
Hispanic or Latino -- 5.0 -- 1.0 -- 4.0 -- 95.0
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as having a perceived unmet need for substance use treatment (SU Tx) if they did not receive SU Tx in the past year and sought or thought they should get treatment. Respondents with unknown information for perceptions of need for SU Tx were excluded.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: Substance use disorder is based on DSM-5 criteria. See the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details on who was eligible to receive questions on substance use disorder.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.36A – Detailed Reasons for Not Receiving Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older Who Did Not Receive Substance Use Treatment and Had a Perceived Unmet Need for Substance Use Treatment in Past Year; Numbers in Thousands, 2023 and 2024
Reason for Not Receiving Substance Use Treatment Total
(2023)
Total
(2024)
Thought It Would Cost Too Much -- 846
Did Not Have Health Insurance Coverage for Drug or Alcohol Use Treatment -- 560
Health Insurance Would Not Pay Enough of Costs for Treatment -- 453
Did Not Know How or Where to Get Treatment -- 742
Could Not Find Treatment Program or Healthcare Professional They Wanted to Go to -- 643
No Openings in Treatment Program or with Healthcare Professional They Wanted to Go to -- 129
Had Problems with Things Like Transportation, Childcare, or Getting Appointments at Times that Worked for Them -- 385
Did Not Have Enough Time for Treatment -- 827
Worried That Information Would Not Be Kept Private -- 622
Worried about What People Would Think or Say if They Got Treatment -- 837
Thought That if People Knew They Were in Treatment, Bad Things Would Happen, Like Losing Their Job, Home, or Children -- 653
Not Ready to Start Treatment -- 1,228
Not Ready to Stop or Cut Back Using Drugs or Alcohol -- 1,094
Thought They Should Have Been Able to Handle Their Drug or Alcohol Use on Their Own -- 1,435
Thought Their Family, Friends, or Religious Group Would Not Like It if They Got Treatment -- 345
Thought They Would Be Forced to Stay in Rehab or Treatment against Their Will -- 340
Did Not Think Treatment Would Help Them -- 554
Thought No One Would Care if They Got Better -- 309
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: Respondents could indicate multiple reasons for not receiving substance use treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive. Respondents with unknown reason for not receiving substance use treatment data were excluded.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as having a perceived unmet need for substance use treatment (SU Tx) if they did not receive SU Tx in the past year and sought or thought they should get treatment. Respondents with unknown information for perceptions of need for SU Tx were excluded.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.
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Table 5.36B – Detailed Reasons for Not Receiving Substance Use Treatment in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older Who Did Not Receive Substance Use Treatment and Had a Perceived Unmet Need for Substance Use Treatment in Past Year; Percentages, 2023 and 2024
Reason for Not Receiving Substance Use Treatment Total
(2023)
Total
(2024)
Thought It Would Cost Too Much -- 42.3
Did Not Have Health Insurance Coverage for Drug or Alcohol Use Treatment -- 30.1
Health Insurance Would Not Pay Enough of Costs for Treatment -- 24.6
Did Not Know How or Where to Get Treatment -- 37.5
Could Not Find Treatment Program or Healthcare Professional They Wanted to Go to -- 33.4
No Openings in Treatment Program or with Healthcare Professional They Wanted to Go to -- 7.0
Had Problems with Things Like Transportation, Childcare, or Getting Appointments at Times that Worked for Them -- 19.9
Did Not Have Enough Time for Treatment -- 42.3
Worried That Information Would Not Be Kept Private -- 31.7
Worried about What People Would Think or Say if They Got Treatment -- 41.8
Thought That if People Knew They Were in Treatment, Bad Things Would Happen, Like Losing Their Job, Home, or Children -- 33.0
Not Ready to Start Treatment -- 62.0
Not Ready to Stop or Cut Back Using Drugs or Alcohol -- 56.1
Thought They Should Have Been Able to Handle Their Drug or Alcohol Use on Their Own -- 72.1
Thought Their Family, Friends, or Religious Group Would Not Like It if They Got Treatment -- 17.4
Thought They Would Be Forced to Stay in Rehab or Treatment against Their Will -- 17.6
Did Not Think Treatment Would Help Them -- 29.4
Thought No One Would Care if They Got Better -- 16.0
* = low precision; -- = not available or not comparable due to methodological or questionnaire changes; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Substance use treatment includes treatment for drug or alcohol use through inpatient treatment/counseling; outpatient treatment/counseling; medications for alcohol or opioid use disorder; telehealth treatment; or treatment received in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Substance use treatment questions are asked of respondents who used drugs or alcohol in their lifetime.
NOTE: Respondents could indicate multiple reasons for not receiving substance use treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive. Respondents with unknown reason for not receiving substance use treatment data were excluded.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as having a perceived unmet need for substance use treatment (SU Tx) if they did not receive SU Tx in the past year and sought or thought they should get treatment. Respondents with unknown information for perceptions of need for SU Tx were excluded.
NOTE: Changes were made to the inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment questions in 2024. See Chapter 3 of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
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, 2023 and 2024.

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