Cost of Alcohol Dependency in the UK: The Financial Toll on Society

Alcohol is a deeply entrenched part of British culture, but its impact goes far beyond the pub and the pint. Across the UK, the cost of alcohol dependency is soaring — not just in human lives but in cold, hard cash. With recent figures placing the economic burden at a staggering £27.4 billion per year, it's clear that alcohol-related harm is not just a personal issue — it’s a national crisis.