Population estimates of alcohol misusers who access DWP benefits

Citation

Hay G & Bauld L (2010) Population estimates of alcohol misusers who access DWP benefits. Department for Work and Pensions Working Paper, 94. http://research.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd5/WP94.pdf

Abstract
This study aimed to estimate the number of people who are accessing Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits and who have a problematic relationship with alcohol. It follows a similar study, also commissioned by DWP, which estimated the number of Problem Drug Users (PDUs) who access DWP benefits. This study combines the most accurate, relevant and up-to-date data on the number of dependent drinkers with a score of 20 or more in the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)1, derived from survey data2, with benefit uptake data to produce estimates for 2008.