In a message dated 4/20/99 3:02:04 PM EST, [log in to unmask]
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<< According to William Dufty author of Sugar Blues, (refined) sugar is an
 addictive, destructive drug like opium, morphine and heroin. Sugar causes
 diabetes, obesity, coronary thrombosis, tooth and gum decay, varicose
 veins, stomach trouble and mental disturbance >>
Please note that opium, heroin and morphine are addictive but are in no way
destructive.  The nature of the "addiction" is entirely different as well.
This author's attempt to make his point forcefully is meaningless: