Over 100,000 benefit claimants receive Employment Support Allowance . Benefit is paid to those who have an illness or disability and can not work . Figures show Over 36,000 people with alcohol problems are receiving ESA . 56,000 drug addicts are also claiming the £100 a week handout . Bournemouth has highest proportion of substance abuse claimants . South Hams in Devon has the most claimants due to stress while Kent has most as a result of obesity .
Over 100,000 benefit claimants receive Employment Support Allowance . Benefit is paid to those who have an illness or disability and can not work . Figures show 56,000 people with alcohol problems are receiving ESA . Over 36,000 drug addicts are also claiming the £100 a week handout . Bournemouth has highest proportion of substance abuse claimants . South Hams in Devon has the most claimants due to stress while Kent has most as a result of obesity .