- An estimated 2 million people on the UK and struggling with substance or alcohol addiction – NHS
- Substance abuse/misuse in the UK is the highest in Europe – National Statistics Office
- Gambling addiction affects around 250,000 people in the UK – National Statistics Office/NHS
- It’s estimated that 1 million Britons are dependent on prescription drugs
- On average at least 5 other people will be affected when an individual becomes addicted to alcohol or drugs