Based on data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) , recent indicators highlight the scale of substance use disorders (SUD) in the U.S. population.

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This report outlines current data, methods for reporting activity, and professional guidelines regarding substance use (often preferred over "substance abuse").

In 2023, approximately 48.5 million people (17.1%) aged 12 or older had an SUD in the past year. SUD Types: Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD): 28.9 million people. Drug Use Disorder (DUD): 27.2 million people.

7.5 million people met the criteria for both AUD and DUD.

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