Alcohol-specific deaths in 2022 reach record high

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest alcohol-specific death statistics, announcing that there were sadly 10,048 deaths from alcohol in 2022 in the UK, the highest on record, an increase of 4.2% on the previous year, and 32.8% higher than in 2019.

Every life lost to alcohol is a tragedy, and losing a loved one in this way can be incredibly difficult. Visit our website which provides information and outlines where to get help: https://adfam.org.uk/help-for-families/finding-support/losing-a-loved-one/

We have also published a Blog article by counsellor and substance-related bereavement expert Peter Cartwright: https://adfam.org.uk/about-us/blog/alcohol-specific-deaths-2022-supporting-those-who-have-lost-their-loved-ones/