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A comprehensive study of two thousand participants indicated that 25% of people in the Britain fear that a partner, relative, or close acquaintance drinks too much. Furthermore, a sixth of participants expressed concern about a family member's consumption of narcotics.

Growing Dependency Epidemic

These findings tend to highlight what some experts refer to as a growing "problem" of substance misuse to alcohol or drugs such as cocaine use and marijuana.

National data reveal that the National Health Service in the country is assisting over 310,000 patients per year for substance or drink problems – the highest figure from 2009 to 2010. Liquor-related mortalities are at record levels.

"This crisis of alcohol and drug use is getting worse. Officials says we're consuming less alcohol, but this isn't evident," commented an expert with expertise in substance abuse.

The clinic overseeing the survey has seen a significant jump in recent years in the quantity of individuals looking for support for addiction, with increasing female participation.

Significant Research Results

• 10% worry that they overconsume alcohol and 5% that themselves overuse substances.
• Over a quarter express concern that a partner, relative, or friend drinks too much.
• Around a sixth fear for a loved one's consumption of illegal drugs.
• Families that make over £50,000 a year are thrice more likely to have a person with an addiction problem.

Family Substance Misuse

In addition, 15% of respondents indicated that addiction had influenced several family lines of their relatives. Professionals proposed that family history might clarify that, and a number of respondents may be copying the actions of one or both of their mother and father.

An initiative titled Stop the Pattern is being started to highlight how widespread multi-generational addiction is.

Authority Response

A representative for the Ministry of Healthcare and Welfare stated that the department were rebuilding National Health Service drug and alcohol care programs in the country after years of disregard.

"The government has provided an extra £310 million in the upcoming financial year to upgrade substance and drink treatment services and assistance programs in the country, in addition to the health funding. Our plan for change will move health services towards early action, such as through timely support, to help residents to live longer, healthier well-being across the UK," the official stated.