Adfam is delighted to support the launch of a new white paper with Clean State Clinic and the University of Sussex, Impact and barriers: a national survey of UK adults on alcohol dependence.
The report presents key new empirical evidence on alcohol harm patterns in the UK and barriers to accessing support, with a strong focus on the harm experienced by families and need for family-inclusive pathways.
Some of the key findings include:
- Alcohol-related harm is widespread, crossing political and geographical boundaries
- Nearly half of people report knowing someone they consider to be a heavy drinker, 25% of which identify a close family member
- While families and affected others may recognise escalating risk before formal services engage, current pathways offer limited mechanisms for family-supported intervention
- Systems are too reliant on individual self-identification rather than clinical need, leaving many people and their families without the support they need
- System capacity and stigma are key barriers to accessing support
- Workplace prevalence is significant, with work pressures and stress considered a key factor
Download the report in full at: https://cleanslateclinic.co.uk/impact-and-barriers-a-national-survey-of-uk-adults-on-alcohol-dependence