Substance Use Crisis Takes Toll on Millions of American Families

Roughly two-thirds of U.S. adults have been impacted by addiction in some way, whether through personal substance use or that of a family member.
Opioid addiction in particular has risen sharply, with nearly 30% of adults reporting they or a family member have experienced it.
Overdose deaths have reached record highs, with fentanyl playing a major role in the increase.
Significant disparities exist based on geography, income level, and race when it comes to rates of addiction and access to treatment.
Despite the scope of the problem, less than half of those with substance use disorders have received treatment due to barriers like cost and stigma.