Addiction is the biggest preventable killer in the UK

Addiction destroys lives, breaks up families, harms communities and has a damaging impact on society as a whole. In some way it affects us all.

Reports demonstrate:

• The annual cost to society of alcohol-related harm is £21bn
• The annual cost of drug addiction is £15.4bn
• 1.6 million adults show some signs of alcohol dependence
• 1.2 million people are affected by drug addiction in their families
• 9 million adults drink at levels that increase the risk of harm to their health
• 82% of people surveyed by Public Health England said that treatment’s greatest benefit is improved community safety

The Charitable work being carried out by Action on Addiction at Clouds House and its other clinics is truly awe-inspiring.