Asscatchem Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 (edited) Quote Analyzing the survey, he found surprising correlations. Heavy consumers of nondiet soft drinks—students who had drunk five or more cans in the week preceding the survey—were more likely to have behaved violently toward peers (57 percent, versus 39 percent of respondents who drank less soda); to have behaved violently toward another child in their own families (42 percent, versus 27 percent); to have behaved violently in a dating relationship (26 percent, versus 16 percent); and to have carried a gun or a knife during the past year (40 percent, versus 27 percent). The strength of the effect was on par with the correlation (well known among researchers) between these behaviors and alcohol and tobacco use; in some cases, the correlation with soda was stronger. Other studies have linked soda consumption with depression and suicidal behavior, but Hemenway is not aware of anyone else studying the correlation with violent behavior. One further avenue for research is elucidating the underlying mechanism. It could be that a third variable, such as the quality of parenting, influences both soda consumption and aggressive behavior. (The researchers attempted to control for socioeconomic status and the quality of parenting; when they did, the correlation remained strong.) If there is a cause-effect relationship, the researchers speculate that excess caffeine and sugar (along with the subsequent blood-sugar crash) may leave soda drinkers irritable and prone to aggression; or maybe those who drink soda in place of healthier food miss out on nutrients that promote a calmer demeanor. One public-policy implication is apparent already: colleges may want to think twice about promoting soft drinks as a safe alternative to alcohol. Although soda doesn’t share alcohol’s acute, motor-skill-impairing effect, it may have emotional effects that build over time—meaning it may be safer just to stick with water. https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2012/10/soda-and-violence Edited February 21 by Asscatchem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pheromosa Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Give me your phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestopinion Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 didn't drink soda since i was like 12 absolutely useless drink. only drink water, green tea or coffee 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VerdantHue Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I will occasionally drink soda but i never finish it all because I feel gross drinking it. It also makes my teeth ache lol. I was never a big soda drinker from jump. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kern Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I drink zero sugar sodas a lot because I’m not a pick me girl who think he’s better than everyone because he drinks only water green tea or coffee 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dear Reader Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 it’s kinda curious that the most aggressive person I’ve ever known didn’t go one day without drinking soda 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kern Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 some people like it rough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makeme Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I'm a pick me girl and i'm better than you because I only drink water, green tea, or coffee 1 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyboi Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 i only drink pure water infused with Mediterranean and himalayan, heavy metal free electrolytes but to each their own I guess 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny789 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 (edited) High schoolers that drink too much caffeine and sugar act up? Shocker. also it’s getting weird Edited February 21 by Danny789 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruel Summer Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Quote nondiet I’m safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tost1 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Drinking in general is disgusting, I take all my fluids through my other hole 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asscatchem Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 3 minutes ago, Danny789 said: High schoolers that drink too much caffeine and sugar act up? Shocker. also it’s getting weird im just giving fellow atrlers a heads up : 39 minutes ago, Asscatchem said: to have behaved violently in a dating relationship (26 percent, versus 16 percent); Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilish Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Show me where that can of soda touched you girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Jacobs Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 this university is really in the shambles huh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexrex Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 According to the University of A.T.R.L., owning an android is linked to violent behaviour 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthteller Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 dont do coke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCiC1 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I used to have a thing for sodas until about 12 and then I switched to sparkling water and my skin has thanked me. Lately I've been really into these prebiotic fiber sodas that are like $2 a can but made with real plant extracts. Way better than your average pop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
305 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Caffeine free Coke Zero is the best invention in history ngl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VerdantHue Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I only drink vegan water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohwow Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 not surprised sugar is an addictive drug lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phaunzie Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 I only drink water, soda is for losers. jk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phaunzie Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 On 2/21/2024 at 12:07 PM, Danny789 said: also it’s getting weird Gasps >.> not her going from Android phones to soda now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosque Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Soda is basically an instant reward rush to your brain and endocrine system, so on its face it's not that surprising that people who like the immediate reward of soda are more inclined towards violent behaviors that your brain favors in the heat of the moment without thinking of the long-term consequences 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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