Statistics

According to SAMHSA’s 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), approximately 21.2 million adults had a co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder. People with mental illness are at a higher risk of developing an SUD compared to those without mental illness. Similarly, individuals with substance use disorders are particularly vulnerable to developing primary conditions or chronic diseases. For more information, click here
Someone abusing prescription drugs may overload their system or make themselves vulnerable to dangerous drug interactions that can cause seizures, coma, or even death. For more information, click here
Smoking tobacco is the leading preventable contributor to disease and death in the United States, and, along with secondhand smoke exposure, causes various cancers and diseases. For more information, click here
Over 1.6 million U.S. kids were current e-cigarette users in 2024. While youth e-cigarette use has declined since its peak in 2019, it remains a serious public health problem. For more information, click here
Leaves seem harmless but marijuana contains over 400 dangerous chemicals. For more information, click here
According to the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 12.7 million people ages 12 to 20 (32.9% in this age group) reported that they have had at least one drink of alcohol in their lives. For more information, click here