UPDATE: Fast facts

November 7, 2003

Substance abuse

Fast Facts

Number of Americans who needed treatment for a serious alcohol problem in 2002

1.5 million	Number who received treatment for alcohol problems in 2002
7.7 million	Number who needed treatment for a drug problem in 2002
1.4 million	Number who received specialized drug abuse treatment in 2002
94	Percentage of those with substance abuse disorders who did not receive treatment and did not believe they needed treatment

Source: US Department of Health and Human Services

UPDATE: Fast facts.

Medical Economics

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