There is a lot of talk right now about the impact of sugar on our health. While sugar has previously been recognized as a high-calorie sweetener that can lead to serious health concerns such as obesity and type-2 diabetes, new research has linked sugar to a plethora of other health conditions as well. This is leaving one question on the minds of many people—is sugar addictive?

60 Minutes and CBS News recently investigated the current research about sugar. Watch this video to learn how sugar has impacted the growth of obesity and is potentially to blame for a “public health crisis” in the United States.