Is sugar a drug?

I find it hard to believe that sugar could be as addictive as cocaine. Then again I have never tried cocaine. I do however agree that peoples consumption of it is at an all time high. This makes obesity and diabetes a larger problem then cocaine since I doubt more people use cocaine compared to sugar. One more thing the ever increasing bottle sizes of sodas, and the king sized candy bars certainly do not help the situation.

Great post! Such an important issue in our society today. I am amazed at how much sugar we Americans consume. Like you said, we can build up a tolerance to sugar. I have some Asian friends who find even the smallest bit of our American desserts to be way too rich for them. Obviously we have a large weight problem in America. Sugar is in so many things, even things like bread contain a lot of sugar. I know I personally have eaten more sugar than I'd like to have, but am gradually reducing my sugar intake and trying to make more health-conscious choices. Thanks for shedding some more light on this issue!

I also find it hard to believe that sugar is as addictive as cocaine, but if we take this assertion as fact, how would Americans go about reducing sugar intake levels? Nearly all foods are packaged with preservatives and are packed with sugars. Even organic foods, such as fruit, contain moderate amounts of sugar. Additionally, many people wouldn't be able to afford the high-priced organic foods that contain less sugar than their mass-produced counterparts, so how would we go about reducing sugar in our diets?

I think a lot of foods and different things that people consume can be compared to drugs and can have a similar effect. However, I don't think that these things call for you to totally cut them out of your life. With sugar and with everything else, I believe moderation is key for avoiding those types of negative health issues and other problems.

I do not know if I agree that sugar is as addictive as cocaine. However, I do think it is possible for people to become addicted to anything if they begin to rely on it for something. I think it is common for people to rely on sugar to give them a little energy boost and eventually they will come to need it everyday. Personally, I think that people should try and consume smaller amounts of sugar in their everyday lives and they will find that they do not actually have a reliance on it.

In agreement with ladex007, I think there are many foods and drinks that can affect the body similarly to drugs. I have a few friends who drink coffee every morning because they say they can't get through the day without it. Sugar is definitely addictive, but some of the time we don't even notice that we're consuming it. People often claim to have a "sugar high" from consuming too much sugar. I believe it is reasonable to label sugar as a drug, since it is so commonly used to make you "feel good."

I don't believe Sugar can be as addicting as a drug, especially considering I used to drink Mtn Dew all the time and since last year I haven't touched pop once. I do believe though it is a reward for people and can be used for other things as well, including staying awake, which could play a big part as well. As previously said, I think it is used to have people feel good

Good post! I like eating sugar very much, but now, I think I need to pay more attention on it. It's amazing that sugar can be act as cocaine. I think of I still eat so much of sugar, I have to worry about my health. However, sugar still has many positive functions to our body. We need to eat sugar in an appropriate way.