In total, more than £1,993 million was spent on treating alcohol related inpatients, with males accounting for £1,278 million compared to £715 spent on women. The cost for treating alcohol patients is three times greater than the cost for treating accident and emergency admissions.
"It is the common perception that young people are responsible for the increasing cost of alcohol misuse, but our findings show that in reality this is not the case. It is the middle-aged, and often middle class drinker, regularly drinking above recommended limits, who are actually requiring complex and expensive NHS care", Alcohol Concern chief executive Eric Appleby said.
Source: Medindia
