subject: There Only Seems To Be Help From Private Rehab Clinics In London [print this page] There are a growing number of people being admitted into hospitals with drink dependency related illnesses in London. An NHS study has shown that alcohol related illnesses have doubled since 1995. Of course there are many different boroughs throughout London and each borough has their own way of dealing with alcohol related issues.
London, with its diverse culture, is seeing drink related problems affecting people from every walk of life. Alcohol dependency can affect a range of people from a homeless man to an affluent business man. Indeed there are many celebrities and even politicians with alcohol related problems.
There are many organisations in every London borough who are desperately trying to tackle this issue. Much of it is about educating people and giving them information as to where and when there are such things as self-help groups and support networks. For the majority of people with a drink problem, it doesn't just start and stop with them, it affects their family, friends and work colleagues. It can especially have a devastating effect on children.
But not only does alcohol problems cause personal issues, it has a big part to play in crime. There is a belief that the increase in knife crime in London has been greatly contributed by problems to do with alcohol.
With the effect that alcohol can have on a person, many of them are seeking psychiatric help for their problems which alcohol can lead to, such as depression and anxiety. For some alcoholics, they have needed help for such things as self-harming and suicide attempts. Is this a cry for help? People with drink dependency are reaching out for help. London is feeling a strain on its medical resources trying to indeed help these people. Many have to look at private rehab clinics.
There are many people who are angry that there is more help and support for people with drug related issues than alcohol. There are many people, including medical and scientific experts, who believe that alcohol is just as dangerous as drugs yet it is legalised and regulated by the Government. Many drug related deaths are contributed to by alcohol as well.
Many people feel that it is the job of the London councils, police and court systems that should be tackling the issues around alcohol related crime.
Most Britons today are worried about the effect binge-drinking is having on society but many people do not know how much is safe to drink. In a recent study, only 7% of men and 22% of women who took part understood the recommended allowance for alcohol in terms of per units per day.
by: Christopher Knight
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