Alcohol Misuse Costs England £27 Billion Annually

New study reveals the financial burden on health services, criminal justice, and the economy, urging a comprehensive strategy.

Alcohol-related harm costs the NHS £4.9 billion annually, primarily from hospital admissions.
The criminal justice system incurs £14.6 billion due to alcohol-related crimes and disorder.
Economic losses include £1 billion from unemployment and nearly £4 billion from decreased productivity.
The North East has the highest per capita cost of alcohol harm at £562 per person annually.
Health experts call for increased alcohol duty, better regulation, and public health interventions.