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Alcohol and drug abuse and dependence themselves kill more than 100,000 people every year, and 56,000,000 of the family and friends of those with these disorders are indirectly affected.

Up to 50% of people suffering from a mental disorder will also be afflicted by substance abuse of which alcohol abuse is most common, followed by cannabis and then cocaine