I Need Some Statistics on Addictions?

Question by Kassie: I need some statistics on addictions?
I would like to know what the stats are on addictions. Like what is the highest to lowest. There are so many addictions but I would have to guess, Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling, Sex, smoking, internet. Etc… what is more prevalent in our society today?

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Answer by sajna
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