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    United Kingdom Addiction Statistics

    Comprehensive addiction statistics and treatment resources for United Kingdom. Data sourced from ONS.

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    Key Statistics (2019)

    People Affected
    2,844,019

    4.2% of population

    Drug Overdose Deaths
    4,393

    Opioid: 2,263

    Treatment Centers
    1,130

    Verified facilities

    Treatment Gap
    81%

    Not receiving treatment

    Population
    67,330,000
    Alcohol Deaths
    82,950
    Economic Cost
    $65B
    Recovery Rate
    N/A%
    Treatment Admissions
    Prevalence Rate
    4.2%
    Source:ONSView Source

    Historical Trends (2019-2025)

    People Affected Over Time

    20192020202120222023202420250850,0001,700,0002,550,0003,400,000

    Overdose & Opioid Deaths

    • Drug Overdose
    • Opioid Deaths
    201920202021202220232024202501,5003,0004,5006,000

    Drug vs Alcohol Related Deaths

    • Alcohol Related
    • Drug Overdose
    2019202020212022202320242025025,00050,00075,000100,000

    Economic Impact (Billions USD)

    2019202020212022202320242025$0B$20B$40B$60B$80B

    Treatment Centers in United Kingdom

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    Castle Craig Hospital

    Verified
    Peeblesshire, Scotland
    Inpatient
    Detox
    12-Step
    Rating: 4.8 (65 reviews)

    Priory Hospital Roehampton

    Verified
    London, England
    Inpatient
    Detox
    Rehabilitation
    Rating: 4.7 (195 reviews)

    The Priory Hospital Bristol

    Verified
    Bristol, England
    Inpatient
    Outpatient
    Rating: 4.5 (109 reviews)

    Data Methodology & Sources

    Understanding how we collect and present addiction statistics