Do you think sugar is as addictive as cocaine?

[ras144]

*Unimportant rambling ahead*

In my opinion yes and no.
No, because I have yet to find concrete proof that sugar is that addictive. Also, I have seen seen go to rehab for coke, I have not seen people go to rehab for coca-cola.
However, yes because I have seen easily chug down a gallon of soda within hour far easier than a gallon of water in a day.

Yes

No

[Werewolfy]

Anything that triggers a specific set of neurons responsible for the binging mechanism can be addictive. I read somewhere that cocaine has 30% addiction rate and junk food has above 80% Yes, some addictions are stronger because they alter the brain chemistry more than others but the basic principle is the same and it applies for sugar 100%. Besides cancer feeds on glucose which is a bonus.

[Dandeus]

People go to rehab for coke because the effects of addiction can be life shattering or lethal. Food addiction and its related health problems are more subtle, take longer to manifest, and don't directly kill you. That doesn't mean it's not addictive though. Anything that produces a pleasure response can be addictive.

[Anonymous]

Anybody can get addicted to anything really, even to the same things that have no effects whatsoever on other people.

[523206720]

that's what Dr. Oz said but I don't believe him. It can't be that addictive. I barely need it.

[BertMacklinFBI]

if it is then im somewhat immune to it

[bryon]

It is more a habit to crave sugary foods and drinks than an addiction or at least that's how I see it

[KHaskins]

Knew a guy who snorted Tang.

I wish I could say I'm joking.

[Noboddy]

it's scientifically proven that Sugar rushes don't exist so what would you be getting addicted to? The taste?

[Prof_Don]

What government lobbyist told you that? :-P

[Noboddy]

You mean what doctors and scientists proved that it's a myth? Try googling Harvard did a huge study on it.

[Prof_Don]

Sugar is addictive... but slightly below the level of cocaine.

[maiez]

It is addictive, but I think it's not as addictive as cocaine. I cut out A LOT of sugar in my diet

[Dakota_The_Rota]

Yes it's somewhat addicting but, not as much as cocaine.

[Anonymous]

I probably can be for some, but not for me. I don't really like sweet things.

[Anonymous]

No sugar isn't addictive like that. You can only be psycologically addicted to sugar as far as I know

[redhotchillipapers]

Lol not much coccaine i think but both of then harmfull i dont use sugar for my hot drinks

[Klaatu51]

no because sugar isn't a drug of course

[ArabianPwincess197]

Yeah I think it is