Substance Use

Substance Use Disorder is a condition in which an individual's use of substances, such as drugs or alcohol, interferes with their daily life and relationships. This can lead to impairments in physical and mental health, relationships, and daily functioning.

Some common types of substances that can lead to Substance Use Disorder include opioids, stimulants, sedatives, and alcohol. Substance Use Disorder can range from mild to severe and can be treated with a combination of behavioral therapies and medications.

    • Mood Changes

    • Changes in weight or overall appearance

    • Disappearing for hours at a time

    • Feeling that you must use a substance regularly

    • Intense urges or cravings to use a substance

    • Requiring more of a drug or alcohol over time to achieve the same effect

    • Ensuring that the drug or alcohol is readily available

    • Engaging in risky behaviors

    • Abuse of alcohol or illicit substances that leads to impairment in everyday functioning (such as going to work/school or engaging in healthy relationships)

    • Continuing to use a substance even though it causes psychological and/or physical harm

    • Withdrawing from activities that were formerly pleasurable to pursue a substance

    • Failed attempts to stop using a substance

    • Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when attempts are made to cease use of a substance

    • 20.3 million adults in the US struggle with substance use disorder

    • 115 Americans die from opioid overdose every day

    • 1 in 4 youth who use alcohol or drugs at age 13 will become addicted

Local Substance Use Disorder Statistics

Age of first substance use

Based on 2019 PRIDE Survey data.

13

70%

Risk of Substance Use Disorder

For youth who begin use at age 13.

386

Youth using illicit drugs at least 3x/wk

Based on 2019 PRIDE Survey data.

41%

Co-occurring mental health disorders

Among substance use disorder diagnosed.
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