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Rats prefer sugar water over cocaine water, but the effects on the brain are similar according to a study
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A study offered rats sugar water, saccharin water, or cocaine water to drink and found that consuming sugar and cocaine produce similar effects on the brain, potentially leading to the seeking out of sugar. This study adds to the ongoing debate over sugar addiction.

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