Substance Use Disorder Affects New Mexico The Most & Hawaii The Least

Across the states, New Mexico;is the most affected by the effects of substance use disorder (SUD), and Hawaii is the least affected, according to an analysis and ranking by Wallet Hub, based on the rate of drug use and addiction, the number of drug arrests per capita, and access to SUD treatment facilities.

New Mexico was ranked 1 (the worst ranking) for drug use and addiction, 10th for law enforcement, and 4th for drug-related health issues and access to rehabilitation.

Hawaii was ranked 40th for drug use and addiction, 49th for law enforcement, and 49th for drug . . .