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And larger crowds at events. drug deaths in england and wales have reached a record high new data from the office for national statistics show that more than 4,500 deaths were recorded in 2020 that s the highest number since records began 28 years ago. last week, figures for scotland showed the country continued to record more drug related deaths than any other country in europe. well, joining me now is dr emily finch vice chair of the addictions faculty at the royal college of psychiatrists. these figures make grim reading. what do you think is going on? it is im ortant what do you think is going on? it is important to what do you think is going on? it 3 important to remember these statistics all represent someone who died, someone s brother, partner. we ....
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 coronavirus pandemic and widespread lockdowns, new data shows. ....