Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency

This is the second year in which January will be recognized as Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month. According to SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health, over 48 million people 12 or older had a substance use disorder (SUD) in the past year; almost 28 million had an alcohol use disorder (AUD); and just over 28 million had a drug use disorder (DUD). Almost 8 million people had both an AUD and a DUD. The data also show that, among people 12 or older in 2024 who were classified as needing substance use treatment in the past year, only about 1 in 5 (19.3% or 10.2 million people) received treatment.

This month's designation is intended to support people seeking treatment or considering treatment, their providers, and their friends and loved ones. The goal is to reduce stigma that prevents people from seeking treatment, promote best practices among providers such as screenings and interventions, provide encouragement, and breakdown barriers to care. Check out SAMHSA's Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month toolkit for more information.

If you are in crisis and need help, our Warmline is open 24/7 at 410-768-5522.

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