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Evidence for sugar addiction: Behavioral and neurochemical effects of intermittent, excessive sugar intake

Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews · 2007 · Vol. 32(1) · pp. 20–39

Nicole M. Avena✉(Princeton University)Pedro Rada(Princeton University)Bartley G. Hoebel(Princeton University)

Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques Regulation of Appetite and Obesity Diet, Metabolism, and DiseaseNeurochemicalAddictionNucleus accumbensDopamineFood addictionPsychologyCravingNeuroscienceSugarAmphetamine

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AnimalsFeeding and Eating DisordersBrainDisease Models, AnimalEatingFeeding BehaviorHumansSelf AdministrationSucroseBehavior, AddictiveSubstance-Related DisordersRats

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