UPDATE: Fast facts
November 7, 2003
Substance abuse
UPDATE
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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