article_snippet: More than 100,000 people are claiming around £100 a week in benefits after being assessed as unable to work due to addiction, obesity or stress.
article_snippet: More than 100,000 people are claiming Employment Support Allowance (ESA), which is awarded to those who have an illness or disability that affects More than 100,000 people ability to work.
article_snippet: In addition 47,990 people with stress are also handed around £100 a week, with 1,780 obese people receiving the benefit.
article_snippet: According to the Government 'you can apply for ESA if you're employed, self-employed, unemployed or a student on disability living allowance'.
article_snippet: Last year, the Government claimed more than 100 people stopped claiming sickness benefits every day over 2013.
article_snippet: Since May 2010, when the Coalition took over, there has been a fall of 160,000 people claiming sickness payments.
highlights_snippet: Over 100,000 benefit claimants receive Employment Support Allowance .
  
highlights_snippet: Benefit is paid to those who have an illness or disability and cannot work .
  
highlights_snippet: Over 36,000 drug addicts are also claiming the £100 a week handout .
  