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Is Sugar More Addictive Than What Drug? The Surprising Science of Cravings

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In a 2007 study by the University of Bordeaux, rats given the choice between cocaine and sweetened water overwhelmingly chose the sweet taste, demonstrating that intense sweetness can surpass the reward value of a hard drug. This surprising revelation brings up the serious question: what drug is sugar more addictive to, and how can a nutrition diet help address this dependency?