Nearly 20 million American adults suffer from SUD
The Crisis We Face
Substance use is a growing crisis, impacting millions of Americans across age groups, gender, income levels and other demographics.
Nearly 20 million American adults suffer from SUD.
There has been an increase in new users in one of the most vulnerable age groups (18-25 years).
One-third of adults (33 percent) in our community know someone
who suffers from addiction.
The Stigma of Substance Abuse
For far too many people, the stigma associated with addiction can be a barrier to seeking much-needed help and support.
More than a quarter of adults in our community believe addiction is a choice.
A recent survey by Johns Hopkins found that people are significantly more likely to have negative attitudes towards those dealing with addiction than those dealing with other mental illness.
Only 22 percent of adults in the Northern Virginia community said they would be willing to work closely on a job with a person with an addiction.
Supporting Our Friends and Neighbors
Three in 10 local adults either suffer from, or know someone who suffers from addiction
Nearly half of adults (46%) would be afraid to seek care for substance use disorder and addiction
Act on Addiction Now.
