Poll of 2,000 people appears to underline experts’ concerns of growing ‘epidemic’ of addiction to alcohol or drugs One in four people in the UK fear that a partner, relative or friend drinks too much, while one in six worry that a loved one is taking too many drugs. The findings, from a representative survey of 2,000 adults, appear to underline what some experts say is a growing “epidemic” of addiction to alcohol or drugs such as cocaine and cannabis. 10% worry that they drink too much and 5% that they use drugs too often. 26% worry that a partner, family member or friend drinks too much. 16% are concerned about a loved one’s use of illegal drugs. Families that earn more than £50,000 a year are three times more likely to contain someone with an addiction problem. Continue reading...