Publisher's Synopsis
Soda addiction, or dependence on soda, can have serious effects on your physical health. Heavy soda intake can lead to weight gain, tooth decay, and potentially heart disease and type 2 diabetes. You can quit soda cold turkey or by slowly tapering down your intake.
Soda contains ingredients like caffeine and sugar that can be addictive. For instance, much like addictive substances such as alcohol and drugs, caffeine also triggers the release of the feel-good hormone dopamine in the brain, making you crave more of it.
Drinking high amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages - such as soda - can have various adverse impacts on your health. These range from increased chances of tooth decay to a higher risk of heart disease and metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes.
