GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Substance Influence Statistics
Substance Influence Statistics involves analyzing data related to substance use and its impact on individuals and populations.
In this post, we will shed light on the alarming statistics surrounding substance abuse and addiction in the United States. From the staggering number of Americans affected by various substance use disorders to the economic toll it takes on the nation, these statistics paint a sobering picture of the widespread impact of substance abuse.
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"Over 20 million Americans over the age of 12 have an addiction, excluding tobacco."
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"Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids."
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"One out of every eight adults struggles with both alcohol and drug use disorders simultaneously."
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"Substance abuse costs the United States more than $740 billion annually in costs related to crime, lost work productivity and health care."
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"About 80% of those who use heroin first misused prescription opioids."
Statistic 6
"In 2019, approximately 4.8 million people aged 12 or older misused prescription pain relievers in the past year."
Statistic 7
"17.9 million people in the U.S. have alcohol dependence or abuse problems — 7% of the population."
Statistic 8
"37.9% of U.S. high school students reported having smoked marijuana."
Statistic 9
"Approximately 2.7% of American adults struggle with drug use disorder annually."
Statistic 10
"In 2019, nearly 14.5 million people aged 12 or older had Alcohol Use Disorder."
Statistic 11
"At least 31.9% of adolescents in treatment for an eating disorder also abuse substances."
Statistic 12
"Almost 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, but only 10% of them receive treatment."
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"Alcohol causes 2.8 million deaths each year worldwide."
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"More than 38% of adults in 2017 battled an illicit drug use disorder."
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"In 2017, about 38% of adults with substance use disorder symptoms did not receive substance use treatment."
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"Between 21 and 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them."
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"Every year, substance abuse disorders cost the U.S. economy over $740 billion in lost workplace productivity, healthcare expenses, and crime-related costs."
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"Over half a million people in 2017 reported using methamphetamine in the past year."
Statistic 19
"In 2019, more than 10 percent of U.S. adults have experienced drug use disorder at some point in their lives."
Jannik Lindner
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