Who's Most Affected by Alcohol Use Disorder in America
Young adults ages 18 to 25 have the highest rate of Alcohol Use Disorder of any age group at 14.4%, and men are affected at a noticeably higher rate than women, 12.9% versus 8.0%. An estimated 27.9 million Americans had Alcohol Use Disorder in 2024, yet only 7.6% received treatment, a gap that matters on the road since drivers with a prior DUI carry a 4.1 times higher risk of being in a fatal crash.