Substance Abuse Prevention & Assistance

• SUDs are treatable, chronic diseases that can affect anyone – regardless of race, gender, income level, or social class.
• One in seven Americans aged 12 or older reports experiencing a SUD.
• SUD diagnosis can be applied to the following classes of drugs: alcohol; cannabis; hallucinogens; inhalants; opioids; sedatives, hypnotics, or anxiolytics; stimulants; tobacco (nicotine); and other (or unknown) substances.
• SUDs can lead to significant problems in all aspects of a person’s life including in their work, school, or home life
• Coordinated care is critical in treating anyone with a SUD to achieve positive outcomes. Coordinating treatment for comorbidities, including mental health conditions, is an important part of treating a SUD.

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(CDC,Substance Use Disorders (SUDs), 2021)