Don't try feeding me crap and telling me it's not crap!
One of the biggest differences is learning is more permanent. Drugs do their thing and wear off. But we all know that that which is seen cannot be unseen.
Sunday night I went to one of the finest restaurants in the area. With the first bite of my dinner a rush of pleasure ran through my body. I knew that was going to happen, I go to that restaurant often enough to know the food is so good it causes my body (and other diners’ bodies) to release endorphins, it’s why I go there. So indeed, at least sometimes, food is not merely the same it IS using chemicals for a few moments of pleasure.
Maybe you should it less crap. Then you too could experience the endorphin rush good food causes. I’ll warn you though, it’s an expensive hobby.