The personal and social costs of alcoholism ______.
A) are somewhat less than those associated with nicotine use
B) are similar to those associated with chronic marijuana use
C) are exceeded only by the costs associated with illicit drug use
D) exceed those of all illicit drugs combined

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The personal and social costs of alcoholism exceed those of all illicit drugs combined. This includes costs to healthcare, criminal justice, lost productivity, and family and social services. Researchers estimate the economic cost of alcohol abuse in the US to be over $250 billion annually.

The Personal and Social Costs of Alcoholism ______