Because this will likely open the floodgates. If sugar is an addiction, then maybe all food is an addiction, and from there lots of normal behavior can be consi

Because this will likely open the floodgates. If sugar is an addiction, then maybe all food is an addiction, and from there lots of normal behavior can be considered an addiction so the term becomes meaningless. I agree that sugar and food in general consumed in excess should probably be considered an addiction, but I can respect the argument for not watering down the term.