Alcohol Statistics
Within the UK, the impacts of excessive drinking is rising.
*Please note that these figures are likely to be under-reported too.
589,101
There are 589,101 dependant drinkers in the UK [1](Alcohol Change., 2018)
+60
Alcohol consumption is linked with more than 60 medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease and mental health problems.
9,214
In 2016 there were 9,214 alcohol related deaths [2](ONS., 2017)
x2
People with mental health problems are more than twice as likely to have a problem with alcohol [3](Drink Aware., 2018)
