According to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 40.3 million Americans, aged 12 or older, had a substance use disorder (SUD) in the past year. The American Psychiatric Association, substance use disorder (SUD) is a medical condition defined by the inability to control the use of a particular substance (or substances) despite harmful consequences. (3) Substance use disorder (SUD) can cause significant problems in someone's life, such as health issues, disability, and/or not meeting responsibilities at work, home, or school. It can affect anyone of any color, gender, socioeconomic status, or class.
