Drug and Alcohol Abuse

  • London is the UK hub for Class A drugs. Consequently London has the highest usage of Class A drugs. (London Drug & Alcohol Network)
  • There are more than 70,000 “problematic drug users” resident in London. (London Drug & Alcohol Network, 2007)
  • 35% of adults in the UK admit to using illegal drugs. (London Drug & Alcohol Network, 2007)
  • 21% of London’s residents are “hazardous” users of alcohol.
    (London Drug & Alcohol Network, 2007)
  • More than a quarter of the UK’s 15 to 16 year olds binge drink at least 3 times every month. (London Drug & Alcohol Network, 2007)
  • Britain has the 2nd highest rate of binge drinking amongst women in Europe.
    (London Drug & Alcohol Network, 2007)
  • London hospital admissions for alcoholic liver cirrhosis has increased by 21%.
    (London Drug & Alcohol Network, 2004)
  • In 2005, Waterloo Ambulance Services responded to over 23,000 emergency calls, which were alcohol related. This was up by 17% on the previous year. (London Drug & Alcohol Network)
  • Islington has the highest prevalence of drug misuse in London at 35%.
    (London Drug & Alcohol Network, 2007)
  • The most common drug use in London is cannabis. (London Drug & Alcohol Network)
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