Poll of 2,000 people appears to underline experts’ concerns of growing ‘epidemic’ of addiction to alcohol or drugs
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.
10% worry that they drink too much and 5% that they use drugs too often.
26% worry that a partner, family member or friend drinks too much.
16% are concerned about a loved one’s use of illegal drugs.
Families that earn more than £50,000 a year are three times more likely to contain someone with an addiction problem.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/06/one-in-four-uk-people-fear-a-loved-one-drinks-too-much-survey-finds
Author : Denis Campbell Health policy editor
Publish date : 2025-10-05 23:00:00
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