2006-10-27 07:00:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
in the early 17th and 18th century, sugar, tobacco, coffee, and other things were referred to as "the new narcotics" so yes sugar is addictive just like tobacco and coffee
2006-10-27 07:10:11 · answer #1 · answered by Erikawithasmile 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I read an article in "Newsweek" a couple of years ago that mentioned research that said sugar and fat stimulate the same sites in the brain as addictive drugs, alcohol, and nicotine do. It's very interesting that sugar goes through a refining process very similar to that of opiates, cocaine, and other drugs do.
2006-10-28 10:10:11 · answer #2 · answered by william 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An older definition of the term drug was any substance having an affect on the body. But by this all food, air, water would have to be included.
The neew definition runs something like "A substance used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a diseas" So NO sugar is not a drug.
Of course you'll note all herbals fall into the drug category.
2006-10-27 14:07:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No but I guess it could have drug-like effects if someone takes way too much of it because obviously its not good for the body if consumed in large quantities and I mean ALOT! The body needs sugar but too much or too little can also kill you or cause health risks.
2006-10-27 14:10:32 · answer #4 · answered by Holla 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a diabetic, yes it is. I am a diabetic and I consider it to be a drug. And alot of rehabilitation clinics it is considered a drug too! The first substance we crave at birth is sugar....
2006-10-27 14:12:01 · answer #5 · answered by kane_rosebud 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think any sugar that is not natural should be baned as a drug. I'm thinking High fructose corn syrup. That should be outlawed.
2006-10-27 17:28:27 · answer #6 · answered by BAR 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It acts like one...not sure medically...but it brings one high a false energy of course...and then you come crashing down...super bad for you and has been linked to cancer...so if you are going to eat sugar I say go RAW SUGAR :)
2006-10-27 14:03:31 · answer #7 · answered by YourShopGirl.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-27 23:32:49 · answer #8 · answered by carpet guy 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
sugar is not a drug. if it was we would all be dead by now.
2006-10-27 14:03:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I don't know but I SURE CRAVE IT
2006-10-27 17:30:23 · answer #10 · answered by deedee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋