U.S. drug overdose deaths number from 1999 to 2021, by gender

From 1999 to 2021, the number of drug overdose deaths among U.S. females increased from 5,591 in 1999 to 32,398 in 2021. Globally, drug use is a general problem. As of 2020, there were an estimated 284 million global drug consumers and 38.6 million drug addicts.

Opioid use in the United States

Among many demographics, drug overdose deaths continue to rise in the United States. Opioids are the most commonly reported substance in drug-related deaths. The number of drug-related deaths in the U.S. due to opioids has dramatically increased since the early 2000s. In 2017, then-President Donald Trump declared a national emergency over the opioid crisis in the United States. Since then, there have been joint efforts among various governmental departments to address the opioid crisis through education and outreach.

Substance use treatment

Substance abuse treatment is vital in reducing the number of drug overdose deaths in the United States. As of 2020, the state of California had the largest number of substance abuse treatment facilities . However, many states in the U.S. have less than 100 substance abuse treatment facilities.