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From the theoretical review’s abstract: “Evidence from rat models show cross sensitisation between sweetened drinks, alcohol, opiates and stimulants. Therefore, it could be hypothesised that sweetened drinks could be a gateway to multiple substance abuse among humans via ‘alcopops’.”