New government data shows more than 1 in 6 Americans suffered a substance use disorder in 2022.

In the recently released survey, alcohol and drug misuse involved roughly the same numbers of people: About 30 million had an alcohol use disorder, while 27 million had a drug use disorder — including about 6 million with an opioid use disorder.

Mental illness often accompanied substance misuse, with the survey showing that nearly a quarter of adults had a mental health issue, including 1 in 12 who experienced both mental illness and substance use disorder.

Study details: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-11-14/more-than-1-in-6-u-s-adults-teens-have-substance-use-disorder