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<p>We have a range of metrics which we monitor to assess the success of our work to
reduce alcohol harm, including the Health Survey for England. The Government takes
a wide-ranging approach to addressing alcohol-related harms, including promoting the
United Kingdom’s Chief Medical Officer’s low risk drinking guidance. Approximately
80% of adults drink within the guidelines of 14 units of alcohol a week.</p><p>Population
level alcohol consumption has remained stable over recent years. Among children aged
11 to 15 years old, alcohol consumption has decreased significantly in the last 20
years. However, while we are seeing an increasing number of people drinking at lower
levels or abstaining, we have also seen more people drinking at higher-risk levels.
As a result, some indicators of harm have increased, and we are committed to addressing
these, including through the establishment of alcohol care teams in the 25% acute
hospitals in England with the greatest need, through the NHS Long Term Plan.</p><p>Community
treatment for alcohol dependence is highly effective. In 2020/21, 62% of people in
alcohol-only treatment completed treatment free of dependence, the highest completion
rate for any substance misuse group. We have committed to making further improvements
to the alcohol and drug treatment system through the 10-year Drug Strategy.</p>
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