Compared to five years ago, a majority of Americans said they are more sympathetic to those who have experienced substance use disorders, according to a survey published Dec. 8 by Landmark Recovery.
The survey was conducted for Landmark Recovery by OnePoll that asked 2,000 individuals in the U.S. about multiple aspects of addiction in America.
Here are key findings of the survey:
- Seventy-three percent of respondents said they have a personal connection to substance abuse.
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- Sixty-five percent said a family member or friend has experienced addiction.
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- Forty-six percent reported they have felt dependent on substances at some point.
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- Twenty-eight percent of respondents said they themselves are survivors of addiction.
- Eighty percent of respondents said they feel substance use disorder is more common in 2022 than 10 years ago.
- Forty-five percent said they know someone who died as a result of an addiction.
- Forty-seven percent said addiction is a serious problem in their community.
- Eighty percent of respondents said they believe treatment can help someone recover from a substance use disorder.
Landmark Recovery suggested a lessening stigma around substance use disorder, which affected more than 38 million adults in 2022.