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Most Addictive Substances

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Some of the most addictive substances for humans.

Rated 0 points - posted 13 years ago by phdlist in category Health.

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1.

tobacco

many studies have shown that tobacco actually is more addictive than heroin

70 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -

2.

heroin

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3.

crack cocaine

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4.

other opiate drugs

most often in the form of prescription pain killers

35 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist -

5.

cocaine

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crystal meth

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alcohol

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8.

caffeine

if you try to abstain after drinking it regularly, you'll surely feel the effects of withdrawal

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9.

amphetamines

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10.

diet pills

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11.

carbohydrates

ask any person who's tried the Atkins or South Beach diet, and they'll tell you how thoroughly addicted to carbohydrates Americans seem to be

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12.

sugar

2 points - added 13 years ago by phdlist - 1 comment

Comments:

I was addicted to sugar for 52 years--and didn't even realize it!

Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points

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13.

internet

there are actually 12-step groups devoted to recovering from internet addiction

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14.

shopping

not a substance, but addictions to shopping can destroy lives

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15.

food

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