Substance abuse
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
Nov. 7, 2003;80.