Clinically Reviewed by Dr. Olalekan Otulana (Advanced Practitioner)
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Clinically Reviewed by Dr. Olalekan Otulana (Advanced Practitioner)
All information on this page has been reviewed and verified by a certified addiction professional.
Drug and alcohol abuse is a growing problem in the UK. The Office for National Statistics stated that there were 9,809 alcohol-specific deaths registered in the UK in 2024, and 9,690 hospital admissions for poisoning by drug misuse in England in 2022/23.
Statistics like this show that the abuse of substances can turn into addiction without the person believing that fact – and end up having dire consequences.
Drinking or taking drugs can alter your brain chemistry, increasing the chances of having mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Physically it can do irreparable damage to internal organs and bring about stroke and heart disease.
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