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iQuestions Faculty, Dr. David Eckman 
 
 
Question: 
 
How serious is addiction in the United States? 
 
Answer: 
 
Addiction in the United States is a huge problem. One quarter who are 
going to die this year will be dying directly related to addictive issues. 
Four hundred and fifty thousand people will be dying from the effects 
of cigarette smoking.  
 
One hundred thousand people will be dying from the effects of alcohol 
consumption. Then, you add other things that aren’t even considered, 
such as overweight, such as diabetes, such as liver problems related to 
overeating. Addiction is a massive problem in the United States.  
 
Then you add what are considered “soft” addictions such as 
pornography, such as workaholism, such as over-exercise, such as 
anorexia. It is a massive problem in this country. But, the great thing 
is that there are consistent and healthy solutions to these issues. 
 
 
 
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