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Cheese · 04-26-2006, 11:57 AM

thats B as in Billion.

Addictions

Addictions to tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs cost the Canadian economy $39.8 billion a year, according to survey results released Wednesday.

The $39.8 billion figure breaks down this way:
- Tobacco addiction costs are estimated at $17 billion, or 42.7 per cent of the total amount.
- Alcohol dependency costs are pinned at $14.6 billion, or 36.6 per cent.
- The costs from addictions to illegal drugs are estimated at about $8.2 billion, or 20.7 per cent.

Well two out of the three products are legal. Anyone of legal age can walk into any store and purchase alcohol or cigarettes. Im sure that in some cases those under age can also acquire the products.
So whos to blame? The weak who cant stop themselves from becoming addicted? Those who have come from poor upbringings or have suffered abuse, therefore using drugs as an excuse?
Or the government who continually sticks their heads up their arse and complains about the cost on health care post use?
79.3 percent of addictions come from legally sourced products that provide the governement with huge amounts of tax dollars.

Whats the answer?

04-26-2006, 11:57 AM	#1
Cheese Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2002 Exp:	Addictions cost economy $40B a year! thats B as in Billion. Addictions Addictions to tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs cost the Canadian economy $39.8 billion a year, according to survey results released Wednesday. The $39.8 billion figure breaks down this way: - Tobacco addiction costs are estimated at $17 billion, or 42.7 per cent of the total amount. - Alcohol dependency costs are pinned at $14.6 billion, or 36.6 per cent. - The costs from addictions to illegal drugs are estimated at about $8.2 billion, or 20.7 per cent. Well two out of the three products are legal. Anyone of legal age can walk into any store and purchase alcohol or cigarettes. Im sure that in some cases those under age can also acquire the products. So whos to blame? The weak who cant stop themselves from becoming addicted? Those who have come from poor upbringings or have suffered abuse, therefore using drugs as an excuse? Or the government who continually sticks their heads up their arse and complains about the cost on health care post use? 79.3 percent of addictions come from legally sourced products that provide the governement with huge amounts of tax dollars. Whats the answer?