SAMHSA: 25% of US adults report mental illnesses

According to a new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), almost 20% of Americans ages 12 and older reported having a substance use disorder in the last year, and around 25% of adults reported having a mental illness. Here are the key findings.

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Survey details and key findings

Since 1971, SAMHSA has conducted the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), which collects self-reported substance use and mental health information from Americans ages 12 and older. The survey measures include:

• The use of alcohol, tobacco, prescription drugs, and illegal drugs
• Rates of substance use disorder...