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		toephu2 on Oct 22, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Sugar alters hormones and metabolism, sets stage f... Sugar is a drug that is addictive and releases dopamine when consumed which is why you feel good when you eat it and have cravings for it.

nradov on Oct 22, 2017 [–]

Sugar doesn't meet the medical criteria to be considered an addictive drug.

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