Study Indicates One in Four UK People Are Concerned a Close Person Overconsumes Alcohol
An extensive survey of 2,000 adults has found that one in four individuals in the Britain worry that a partner, relative, or close acquaintance consumes excessive alcohol. Moreover, a sixth of those surveyed reported worries about a loved one's use of illegal drugs.
Increasing Addiction Crisis
This data appear to highlight what several experts label a growing "crisis" of substance misuse to alcohol or substances such as cocaine and cannabis.
National statistics reveal that the NHS in England is treating more than three hundred ten thousand people each year for drug or alcohol issues – the most significant statistic recorded since over a decade ago. Liquor-related fatalities are at an all-time high.
"The issue of drink and substance use is getting worse. The government says we're consuming less alcohol, but this isn't evident," commented a specialist focusing on substance abuse.
The group conducting the research has observed a 40 percent increase in recent years in the quantity of people seeking help for substance issues, including more women than men.
Important Survey Results
- 10% worry that they drink too much and five percent that themselves overuse substances.
- Over a quarter express concern that a partner, relative, or friend overindulges in drink.
- 16% are concerned about a close person's use of illegal drugs.
- Individuals that earn more than £50,000 a year are thrice more likely to contain a person with an addiction problem.
Multi-generational Substance Misuse
Furthermore, 15% of participants reported that dependency had impacted multiple generations of their relatives. Specialists indicated that family history might account for that, and some people may be imitating the habits of one or both of their parents.
An initiative called Break the Chain is being introduced to emphasize how widespread intergenerational substance misuse has become.
Official Statement
An official for the Department of Healthcare and Social Care said that the department were restructuring National Health Service substance and drink treatment services in England after years of underfunding.
"The government has allocated an extra £310 million in the upcoming financial year to enhance substance and drink support systems and help services in England, on top of the public health grant. This initiative for progress will shift medical care towards prevention, such as through early intervention, to help individuals to extend lifespan, healthier well-being across the United Kingdom," they said.
