First off, the people that really need that type of drug are generally too poor to afford it (even here in Canada where we have universal health care. We still pay for our own drugs, or find a job with benefits). Second, nutrition education is in the dark ages in most school curricula and third . . . sugar is addictive.

Add on the chemicals that most manufacturers put in their processed foods to make it taste like something and make you want more (MSG . . . It’s creeping back into everything from cereal bars to soup) and you’ve got a cycle of overeating and health issues on your hands.

Everyone needs to learn just how bad our food system really is. That and just how much the major food companies don’t care about our health as long as we’re buying their doritos.

If you finally admitted to yourself that you were an addict . . . what would you do? Would you let it control your life? I don’t plan to . . . I’m thinking there are thousands of others out there who would agree. Education and knowledge are key to helping solve this epidemic.