Substance Abuse

During October, in support of Substance Abuse Awareness Month, In-N-Out Burger® will match your donation 3-to-1 up to $300,000.

Addiction is a treatable disease that can affect anyone

People from all backgrounds can experience addiction, as no one is immune to the possibility of becoming enslaved to a substance.

Substance Abuse Stats

Deaths By Overdose

111K

In the United States, more than 111K people died of an overdose in 2023.

Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Addictions

22M

More than 22M Americans battle with substance abuse:

  • 14.8M addicted to alcohol
  • 8.1M addicted to illicit drugs

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Fentanyl Potency

0.07 oz

Less than 0.07 ounces of the powerful opioid, fentanyl causes certain death.

Source: National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics

Three Key Pieces to Fighting Substance Abuse

We support organizations that fight substance abuse through the following approaches:

PREVENTION

Helping all individuals find freedom from any substance by promoting education and awareness.

TREATMENT

Addressing the problem through interventions, short/ long-term care, inpatient/outpatient programs and holistic therapy.

SUPPORT

Assisting those after treatment in restoring their lives through understanding their life purpose.