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I’m Seeking Help

You are not alone. In 2020, 40.3 million people aged 12 or older (or 14.5%) had a substance use disorder in the past year, including 28.3 million with alcohol use disorder, 18.4 million with an illicit drug use disorder, 6.5 million with both alcohol use disorder and an illicit drug use disorder, and 2.7 million with an opioid use disorder.

If you think you are having an emergency for an unexpected medical condition, including a psychiatric emergency medical condition, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for help. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

To learn more about treatment options near you, look up your county access line, or search for providers based on zip code at ChooseMAT.org.