How Many People Have Addictions in America?

Published May 21, 2013

Question by JaKiesha: How many people have addictions in America?
So, I have a research paper to write for my writing class, and Addictions in America is the topic I am writing about. And for one of my sentences, I would like to state an approximate number of people with addictions in America. My assignment is due in about 3 weeks. So I need an answer quick!

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Answer by cbob
everyone

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