: Misuse rates are typically higher among males and in metropolitan areas compared to rural regions. Young adults aged 18 to 25 are the demographic most likely to use addictive drugs.

: While devastating, there was a notable decrease in estimated opioid overdose deaths from roughly 83,000 in 2023 to 54,000 in 2024 .

While the crisis is severe, data shows that recovery is a tangible reality for millions.

Opioids remain the most lethal element of the addiction crisis.

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: An estimated 29.3 million U.S. adults (11.1% of the adult population) report having resolved a significant substance use problem.