Productivity Losses From Substance Use Disorder in the U.S. in 2023
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Information on morbidity-related productivity losses attributable to substance use disorder is limited. This study estimates morbidity-related productivity losses attributable to substance use disorder among U.S. adults aged ≥18 years in 2023. It found that total morbidity-related productivity losses attributable to substance use disorder in the U.S. are substantial, amounting to $92.65 billion in 2023. Inability to work cost accounted for $45.25 billion, followed by absenteeism cost of $25.65 billion, presenteeism cost of $12.06 billion, and cost of household productivity loss of $9.68 billion. Given that these estimates depend on the prevalence of substance use disorder and the amount of lost productive time, evidence-based prevention efforts and policies addressing them can help reduce these losses.
 
Read this issue of the ASAM Weekly
Subscribe to the ASAM Weekly
Visit ASAM

This Week in Addiction Medicine from ASAM

American Society of Addiction Medicine

Lead: Productivity Losses From Substance Use Disorder in the U.S. in 2023

DEC 16, 20257 MIN
This Week in Addiction Medicine from ASAM

Lead: Productivity Losses From Substance Use Disorder in the U.S. in 2023

DEC 16, 20257 MIN

Description

Productivity Losses From Substance Use Disorder in the U.S. in 2023 American Journal of Preventive Medicine Information on morbidity-related productivity losses attributable to substance use disorder is limited. This study estimates morbidity-related productivity losses attributable to substance use disorder among U.S. adults aged ≥18 years in 2023. It found that total morbidity-related productivity losses attributable to substance use disorder in the U.S. are substantial, amounting to $92.65 billion in 2023. Inability to work cost accounted for $45.25 billion, followed by absenteeism cost of $25.65 billion, presenteeism cost of $12.06 billion, and cost of household productivity loss of $9.68 billion. Given that these estimates depend on the prevalence of substance use disorder and the amount of lost productive time, evidence-based prevention efforts and policies addressing them can help reduce these losses.   Read this issue of the ASAM Weekly Subscribe to the ASAM Weekly Visit ASAM