For some patients the daily ingestion of sugar-sweetened drinks may mimic substance abuse.
Features:
(1) drinking >= 3 sugar-sweetened beverages every day
(2) discontinuation of soda intake is associated with
(2a) cravings
(2b) headaches
(2c) loss of concentration
(2d) decreased overall well-being
(2e) loss of energy
(3) relief on resumption of sugary beverage intake
Associations:
(1) obesity
(2) type 2 diabetes
