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Nearly two-thirds of UK workers turning to drink because of job pressures, survey says
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 13 – Research shows 64% of UK workers drink more due to job stress and pressure, with over 80% supporting employer responsibility to address alcohol in the workplace.
- During Alcohol Awareness Week, Alcohol Change UK released research showing 64% of UK workers drink more due to job stress, covering the past year.
- Work-related stress, pressure and anxiety drove increased alcohol consumption among UK workers, with over a third citing deadlines and about 30% citing job insecurity as key factors.
- The survey shows 40% of workers drank more due to anxiety, 38% due to stress, 36% because of deadlines, and 29% over job insecurity.
- This results in £4 billion annual costs to England's economy, while health issues like depression and high blood pressure highlight long-term risks.
- Over 80% of UK workers support employer action on workplace alcohol issues, while campaigners criticize the government’s Ten-year health plan for omitting key alcohol harm policies.
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