Data released by the National Health Service reveals that 33 children are admitted to hospital each day in England, with drink related problems. The NHS figures also reveal that 7034 kids under 18 years old received treatment for problems related to drinking alcohol in the first six months of 2026.

The statistics prove just how many kids, with some as young as 10 years old are drinking alcohol to dangerous levels. The problem of teenage drinking is costing the NHS £19 million every year in England. Injuries as a result of teenage drinking are at the highest level in the UK, in comparison to other European countries.

According to the charity Alcohol Concern, the government need to deal with the problem of underage drinking, which has reached alarming levels. A spokesperson for the charity said that they were particularly concerned for the health of the children, as a child’s body doesn’t process alcohol in the same way as an adult and could result in long term damage. The charity also revealed that they believe five percent of deaths in young people can be attributed to alcohol.

Parents have also been called upon to stop their children drinking. Professor Sir Ian Gilmore representing the campaign group Alcohol Health Alliance UK said:

We know that heavy drinking from an early age can diminish the life chances of the young person involved. It is important parents realise they are role models.

A study carried out by the Schools Health Education Unit revealed that four percent of teenagers aged 12 and 13 in the study, drank at least 28 units of alcohol every week. The Department of Health are doubling the fine for selling alcohol to underage youths to £20,000 in a bid to clamp down on teenage drinking. According to Andrew Lansley, further steps will be announced in the New Year.