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Is It or Isn’t It?

In the world of blameworthy substances, sugar is both the 800-pound gorilla and the elephant in the room. Research shows alarming results.

The Sugar Conundrum

The surplus of neurochemicals that results from eating sugar creates a heightened sense of well-being that is the same as drug intoxication.

Sugar As an Addictive Substance, or Not

While it may not meet the particular academic criteria, the effects of sugar addiction are just as real and devastating as if it ticked all the scientific boxes.

Sugar Shambles

Sugar is right up there with (both notoriously addictive) cigarettes and alcohol as a killer.