Key substance use and mental health indicators in the United States: Results from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) presents Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators in the United States: Results from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) is an annual survey sponsored by SAMHSA, within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The 2022 NSDUH used multimode data collection, in which 71,369 respondents aged 12 or older completed the survey in person or via the web. Estimates based on multimode data collection in 2022 are not comparable with estimates from 2020 or prior years. Although estimates can be compared between 2021 and 2022, this report presents NSDUH estimates from 2022 only. The 2022 report includes selected estimates by race and ethnicity, in addition to estimates by age group. SAMHSA is committed to using data and evidence to fulfill the mission of promoting mental health, preventing substance misuse, and providing treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes. NSDUH is a vital data tool that supports SAMHSA’s mission and aligns with SAMHSA’s vision to guide stakeholders in developing policies and programs so that people in the United States who have, are affected by, or are at risk for mental health or substance use conditions receive care, achieve wellbeing, and thrive. Key findings from the 2022 NSDUH are highlighted as follows:

Tobacco Product Use or Nicotine Vaping in the Past Month

Alcohol Use in the Past Month

Illicit Drug Use

Fentanyl Misuse

Substance Use Disorders

Substance Use Treatment

Mental Illness among Adults

Major Depressive Episode among Adolescents

Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior

Mental Health Treatment

Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions

Perceived Recovery