Top 5 Costly Addictions
As reported by MSN money the top 5 costly addiction are:
Alcohol: with an annual cost of $166 billion.
Smoking: With an annual cost of $157 billion
Drugs: With an annual cost of $110 billion
Over eating: With an annual cost of $107 billion
These numbers are amazing. The amount of money Americans spend on the top five could compete with the GDP of smaller nations.
When looking to increase income or pay off debt try cutting down on alcohol and cigarette.
Despite growing publicity about ’soft’ addictions, drinking, smoking, drug abuse, overeating and gambling still are the most costly to society.
The 5 most expensive addictions - MSN Money
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