Re:Do “sin taxes” work?
by JeanMarcS on Sunday August 12, 2018 @06:54PM
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The article states that Tobacco have to be treated differently because it’s addictive, why sugar is different ? It’s addictive too.
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No, sugar is not physically addictive, unlike nicotine. There is a clear difference. Now, sure, people with certain mental or psychological issues can become addicted to sugar, but the same could be said about pretty much anything, its not the sugar that is the problem.
I was thinking about a study I read 2 or 3 years ago about rodent, sugar and cocaine.
But it seems that it’s controversial.
My mistake.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/aug/25/is-sugar-rea...