Why is it that the most addictive substances are also the most dangerous? Shouldn’t those two factors be independent?
In: Chemistry
Arsenic and uranium are not addictive at all, and way more dangerous (do more direct damage) than heroin or nicotine.
The most addictive drugs are dangerous *just because* they are so addictive. I believe with heroin, it can simply overpower your mind and ruin your life – your health suffers largely from neglect. With nicotine / smoking, the damage is largely done by smoke inhalation / tar, and other foreign chemicals.
Sugar & junk food are very interesting to compare – mildly addictive, very low impact per dose. But the result is that they are consumed in vast quantities by lots of people, and ultimately do lots of damage “by inches.”
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