Overview of Alcohol and Drug Use Among Women in the U.S.
While men have historically had higher rates of substance use disorders (SUDs), the gap between men and women in SUD prevalence is narrowing. Women account for approximately one-third of adults reporting an SUD in the U.S. Recent studies suggest that in 2023, about 27.7 million men (20%) and 20.7 million women aged 12 and older…