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Being sober has helped me to unveil parts of me I didn’t know existed.

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4 Benefits of Quitting Sugar & 7 Ways It’s Similar to Drugs

Pure Recovery California

Sugar causes the same areas of the brain to illuminate on brain scans as drugs like cocaine. This is because both impact the brain’s reward system. The rewards of quitting sugar, though, are well worth the sacrifice. Sugar is often a source of reward, when emotions run high or stressful situations occur. Increased Energy.