Heroin Addict: Methadone & Heroin Facts

Question: Do heroin addicts eat alot of candy?

(Posted by: s on 2009-11-01 16:29:00)

I believe my daughter is using heroin again. I was wondering, do heroin addicts crave candy. She always has a bag of candy.

Posted by: Healthy Head on 2009-11-01, 16:38:47

Simply put : yes pixie sticks go under the tounge after one fixes. also they have a natural craving for chocolate, chocolate acts on dopamine receptors in the brain , satisfying a craving. but on the other hand if she has had a past addiction to heroin, she might be replacing using heroin with lots of candy, have a talk with her find out, take an active participation in your childs life. its never to late take a walk and have a talk.

Posted by: Tsu on 2009-11-04, 03:21:27

Lots of people eat candy, but yeah, addicts tend to eat a lot of the stuff. When I was using my diet was so poor. I couldn't be bothered to cook meals. I had no money to spare for 'real' food and I could buy candy while I was stopping off for petrol or waiting on my dealer. I also drank a lot of Cola. Anything high in sugar which needed no real preparation and I could shove in my pocket and eat as the day went on, snack on. Heroin diminishes the appetite, so couple a suppressed appetite with the constant routine of scoring, using, scoring and you forget to eat anyhow. So your blood sugar levels drop, you are malnourished and you crave sugar because unlike healthier foods, sugar and caffeine come already prepared...they're convenient, cheap and can keep a person going all day. That said, many recovering addicts eat candy because they no longer have heroin...its a comfort food, a binge food which replaces heroin. I hope you're daughter is well, and you too. Take care.