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We spoke to Professor Julia Sinclair, who is chair of the addictions faculty at the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

More OAPs being admitted to hospital for boozing than teens Figures show problem drinkers have surged to 8.4million since February 2020 with 117,690 booze-linked admissions for people aged 60 to 64 between April and December last year Updated Many pensioners are ending up in hospital due to alcohol-related illnesses (Image: Getty Images) The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up today! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these ne...

Deaths from alcohol abuse spiked during COVID-19 lockdowns, according to data from the UK Marianne GuenotFeb 3, 2021, 18:47 IST Alcohol misuse during COVID-19 lockdowns may have led to an increase in alcohol-related deathsSimpleImages/Getty Images Deaths linked to alcohol misuse in 2020 were up 16%, per stats from England and Wales. The causes are uncertain, but it could be related to the stress caused by the pandemic. More services are needed to support those with alcohol dependence, said one expert. The number of deaths linked to alcohol misuse spiked in much of the UK during 2020 amid the...

The causes are uncertain, but it could be related to the stress caused by the pandemic. More services are needed to support those with alcohol dependence, said one expert. The number of deaths linked to alcohol misuse spiked in much of the UK during 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic and widespread lockdowns, new data shows. They show that alcohol-linked deaths were up 16.4% in 2020 compared to 2019. It is the sharpest increase since records began in 2001. Experts have warned that changes in the way people consumed alcohol during the pandemic could lead to problems for those who are more susc...