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Can you get addicted to diet coke?
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Yes, mildly: A person can get mildly addicted to diet coke or to any caffeinated drink, because caffeine is a mildly addictive stimulant. The artificial sweetener is not addictive.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: Any sugary product has a potential to create cravings.
Answered 11/26/2013
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