It's more like 1 in 139 - not 'one in three': http://www.latimes.com/sns-viral-death-causes-pictures,0,4078414.photogallery http://www.latimes.com/sns-viral-dea

It's more like 1 in 139 - not 'one in three': http://www.latimes.com/sns-viral-death-causes-pictures,0,4078414.photogallery http://www.latimes.com/sns-viral-death-causes-pictures,0,407... The leading cause of death (Heart Disease) kills 1 in 3 or 4 depending on the source: http://www.benbest.com/lifeext/causes.html#data_usa http://www.benbest.com/lifeext/causes.html#data_usa Illicit drug related deaths are relatively low, 17,000 deaths in 2000 http://drugwarfacts.org/cms/?q=node/30 http://drugwarfacts.org/cms/?q=node/30 - compared to nearly half a million deaths related to smoking. That said, you are totally right - everyone should be aware of the risks - even if you don't take drugs others around you might need educating. And part 2 is a great read.