People with alcohol use treatment by age U.S. number 2021

In 2021, almost 2.26 million people in the United States aged 26 years and older received treatment for alcohol use. This survey represents the estimated number of people in the U.S. who received treatment for alcohol use in 2021, by age, in thousands of people.

Number of U.S. adults who received treatment for alcohol use in 2021, by age (in 1,000)

Characteristic	Number of people in thousands
12 to 17 years	48
18 to 25 years	264
26 years or older	2,259

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Release date

January 2023

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Region

United States

Survey time period

2021

Number of respondents

base: around 70,000

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Questionnaire

Supplementary notes

Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.

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