Sugar: A New Age Addiction

This video introduces a novel idea to consider how sugar can lead to a dependence, causing a sort of “sugar addiction”. The video explores this content for STEM students everywhere looking at behavioural psychology, the mechanisms behind this proposed addiction and even the implications of it in the real world.

Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
00:05 - Chapter 1: Behavioural Psychology of Sugar Addiction
00:37 - Diagnostic criteria of addiction
02:18 - Chapter 2: The Biochemical Mechanism of Addiction
04:19 - Chapter 3: Sugar Addiction Diagnosis and Treatment
05:52: Chapter 4: Video Recap and Quiz
05:57 - Question #1: What is addiction?
06:25 - Question #2: Which of the following is true?
07:10 - Question #3 - Why is it important to define sugar addictions?
07:26 - Conclusion


This video was made by McMaster University students Dima Traboulsi, Maria Kothari, Urooj Bajwa, and Divleen Sahota in collaboration with the Demystifying Medicine McMaster Program.

We would like to thank Dr. Anmar Ayoub for reviewing the content of this video and providing valuable feedback.

This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your healthcare provider for information about your health.

Copyright McMaster University 2024

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