FACTS
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Portsmouth has the highest level of alcohol-related hospital admissions in the South East of England
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We estimate that about 40,000 people in Portsmouth drink at levels that may risk their health
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About 8,000 people are considered to be at high risk and 7,000 of these are likely to have an alcohol dependency
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The average Portsmouth man dies 10.2 months prematurely due to alcohol related illness
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Men aged 35+ account for 60% of all alcohol related hospital admissions in Portsmouth, that’s over 2000 a year
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Since 2008, 604 people have accessed alcohol treatment
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Receiving alcohol treatment and advice about drinking really helps someone to reduce or stop their drinking
