This statistic displays the number of substance abuse treatment clients under the age of 18 in the United States from 2007 to 2020. In 2020, there were 39,271 non-adult clients in treatment from substance abuse.
Number of U.S. substance abuse treatment clients under 18 years of age from 2007 to 2020
Characteristic
Number of clients
2020
39,271
2019
59,854
2017
62,862
2015
72,977
2013
78,156
2011
82,532
2009
84,326
2007
85,518
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Types of care received include outpatient, residential (non-hospital) and hospital inpatient. Clients under age 18
in facilities offering specifically tailored programs or
groups for adolescents.
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