Nearly 17 million children affected by parental substance use disorders in the U.S

Lucian Nemoiu

University of Michigan Mar 4 2025 Nearly 17 million children and adolescents in the United States are estimated to live with a parent who has a substance use disorder, according to a study led by Texas State University, University of Michigan and Wayne State University. The study found that alcohol use disorder was the leading contributor, affecting 12.8 million children. Cannabis use disorder was the second most prevalent, affecting 5 million children, while prescription opioid use disorder