According to a scientific study reported at ABC News, candy addiction, or to be exact, sugar addiction has been confirmed in laboratory rats.
it’s not the sugar that’s addictive, it’s the high it causes. Like drugs, sugar stimulates the release of dopamine, a “feel-good” neurotransmitter — among other functions. However, eating protein or other foods doesn’t cause as big a rush of happy chemicals. Sugar is somewhat unique.
After the rats were hooked on the sugar, they took the sugar away and the “rats’ teeth audibly chattered — a sign of withdrawal”. The article is actually a very interesting look at the science of sugar (candy) addiction and worth a read. Hi, my name is Brian, and I’m a Candy Addict.
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Sometimes I wonder if I’m a true sugar addict. I’m not that keen on non-candy stuff like ice cream, cakes, pastries or donuts or even sweet drinks like sodas or juices.
May 31st, 2006 at 3:18 pmHi, my name is Amber and I’m a Candy Addict.
June 9th, 2006 at 3:14 pmHi My Name is Sal….
January 29th, 2007 at 3:32 pmEven though I am not a laboratory rat…I think I may have a candy addiction. I LOVE M&M’s!!!! Help me!!!!
Hi, my name is Johnny and I would consider myself a Huge candy lover…. i just can’t get enough of the candy goodness =D I am a candy addict =D =D
February 14th, 2007 at 11:22 amHi my name is Fabio, I’m a sugar addict.
I knew this even before the rats’ teeth audibly chattered!
I’ve tried to stop, but I think is harder than other drugs ’cause is so easy to get!!!
Bittersweet sugar addiction
April 20th, 2007 at 3:12 pmI have a serious issue. My father is a dentist and I love the redsox. Because the sox always find a way to loose I am addicted to M&M’s that my coworker provides me.
May 18th, 2007 at 12:45 pmhello..
July 28th, 2007 at 7:28 pmwell i eat candy constantly, and when i don’t have any i feel like i need some. If someone around me has some and i don’t i can get very agressive if they say no to giving me some. I get some every chance i get. I am not a very big person, but i have an unusually puffed out stomach.. haha, i love candy, but i don’t want to have a huge pot belly. Does anyone know ways of stopping.
Candy is the Bomb i love all kinds of candy
August 30th, 2007 at 3:08 pmDun u think candies rule?i
October 6th, 2007 at 9:50 amNow it all makes sense…i am a sugar addict and i mean it in all honesty. Here i sit craving candy tonight, getting a lil jittery, and literally going through emotions without it. I feel like something is missing tonight without it, almost as if my body is dependent upon it. Like its apart of me.
November 26th, 2007 at 11:57 pmHi Im Johanna and Im a candy addict. I LOVE CANDY!!!!!!!!
January 11th, 2008 at 3:23 pmMy boss has gotten me addicted to these “Bob’s Sweet Stripes” mints. I eat about 50 in a day. Its all his fault, and I think he should pay for my dentist bills.
February 27th, 2008 at 12:40 pmI eat candy till i get sick and then i still eat it!
March 12th, 2008 at 2:34 pmI exercise and eat healthy… but this dang addiction is a closet thing and makes me mad that i can’t stop!
i’ve never had much of a problem with being a candy addict.. but now that i’m pregnant and trying to be healthy for my baby, candy is the one thing i’m having trouble giving up. i try to push thoughts of it out of my mind, but i constantly daydream of myself licking a lollipop or sucking on a sour belt or spraying my tongue with sour sprays. it hurts so bad, and there’s nothing that can replace candy..
April 24th, 2008 at 11:42 am