"One in four people in the UK fear that a partner, relative or friend drinks too much, while one in six worry that a loved one is taking too many drugs. The findings, from a representative survey of 2,000 adults, appear to underline what some experts say is a growing epidemic of addiction to alcohol or drugs such as cocaine and cannabis."
"It also offers a stark reminder of the ripple effect of alcohol harm beyond individuals on those around them. With more than 10 million people in the UK exceeding the low risk' guidelines of 14 units a week and these stats highlighting that over a quarter of us are worried about a loved one's relationship with alcohol it's fair to estimate there are millions out there struggling with a family member or friend's drinking,"
A representative survey of 2,000 adults found one in four fear a partner, relative or friend drinks too much and one in six worry a loved one takes too many drugs. Ten percent worry they drink too much; five percent worry they use drugs too often. More than 310,000 people a year receive NHS treatment in England for drug or alcohol problems, the highest since 2009-10, and alcohol-related deaths are at an all-time high. Clinics report a 40% rise in people seeking addiction help since 2019, with more women than men. Households earning over £50,000 are three times more likely to contain someone with an addiction problem.
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