18% of US families suffer alcohol problems, 10% drug, while 18% both, the survey result reveals.

Axar.az reports citing AA that almost half of U.S. adults have dealt with substance abuse problems in their family, according to a recent Gallup questionnaire.

American analytical and consulting company announced Monday that 46% of respondents said they have experienced substance abuse in their home, 18% of it just alcohol problems and 10% just drug problems, while 18% have experienced both.

"Both questions are lifetime measures, asking Americans if drinking or drug abuse has ever been a problem in their family," it said.

Drinking problems in family hover at 35% across all adult age groups while the drug is a bigger problem in families for adults under 55 with 31% than those 55 and older, %24.

"Women are slightly more likely than men to report family problems with drugs, while adults without a college degree (39%) are more likely than those with a degree (32%) to report family drinking problems," the poll showed.

The Gallup poll is based on a survey of 2,558 people, aged 18 and older, in all states and the District of Columbia, between July 1-11, 2018, and July 1-12, 2019.