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According to this article on Health.com, while diet soda is not as addictive as a drug like nicotine, experts say you can get hooked.

Experts even say some folks who consume diet sodas can become psychologically and even physically dependent on the drink in ways that mimic more serious addiction.

The cause of addiction isn't clear -- but could be because of artificial sweetners in the drink.

The article explains if you’re addicted to diet soda – it’s better than being hooked on regular soda, which can lead to weight gain if you drink too much.