To answer your query, the number of people who drink alcohol in UK and other parts of the world is continually rising.  In fact, alcohol abuse will always be present as long as manufacturers are making liquors. People are depressed and drinking alcohol is legal. The only thing that might stop them from drinking could be if they feel burnout and they want to seek alternative forms of enlightenment such as spirituality. Below are links that can give you further information.

Alcohol Abuse In UK

Alcohol misuse – NHS Choices
Learn more about the use and misuse of alcohol, alcoholism treatment NHS, alcoholism misuse effects, definition of alcoholism NHS, alcohol problems NHS, help for alcohol misuse, and signs of alcoholism NHS. A definite wonderful read.

Learn More About Alcohol Abuse In UK

Alcohol dependence
Learn why people depend on alcohol. It not just about in UK but all countries in the world. You should share this information to people whom you know who’re having a serious battle with alcohol abuse.

Overcoming Problem Drinking
A great book that you can read on your laptop or mobile phone. You can share it to the people you care for or people who need help from being too dependent on alcohol.

Read these other fine write-ups about Alcohol Abuse In Britain from Drink Aware and Alcohol Concern

Learn About The Alcohol Abuse Campaign In UK.