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Well, a food addiction is when a person over excessively eats or binges on the same type of foods. It can be very unhealthy because they body isn't getting a variety of nutrients.

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What can I do to help my food addiction?

You aren't alone, there are a lot of people that food addiction affects. Here is a link with some information that will be helpful to you. www.healthyplace.com/tvshowblog/���controlling-overeating-and-food-addiction-sept-29


How can you cut an addiction to cheese?

Addiction to food, or specific forms of food, are the hardest to overcome. Unliks drugs and alcohol where total abstinance is the only form of treatment, food is a neccessity for life. Aneorexia nervosa, and belemia are treated with counseling, support groups, and 12-step programs. As far as a physical addiction to a particular form of food, I would suggest total abstinance from this food, and to seek counseling. ...hi


How can one distinguish food addiction from really liking a food?

Usually if a person is addicted to food they will also be extremely overweight. The person will also usually deny that they have a problem. It is important to try and get help right away if you know someone suffering from a food addiction because it could lead to severe health problems.


What drug addiction is the same as food addiction?

I'd say any psychological addiction is similar to a food addiction. Psychological addictions to different drugs don't vary very much because they are all essentially the brain yearning for an experience that normal living by itself cannot provide. The only difference would be strengths, and that again wouldn't help b/c food addictions vary in strength among people. If I were to compare food addiction to anything, I suppose I would say cocaine. Stronger than weed but weaker than heroine as far as psychological addictions go, which is about where I suppose food addiction belongs. If this is for a project of some kind, just go with crack. It seems that addiction to anything non-drug is compared to crack, so just go with something that everyone thinks they understand.


how can one help solve his food addiction?

In order to solve food addiction, one should take a multifaceted approach. Talk therapy or addiction therapy can be very helpful. One can ask their doctor for a referral to a psychologist that specializes in food addiction. In addition to therapy, one should attempt to exercise more and drink more water. It is a good idea to ask close family and friends for help as well.


What is the number one addiction in north America?

Food, Obesity is the #1 health issue facing North Americans. This is an Addiction to food.


Where can I find information on food addiction?

Food addiction is a very common issue that many people face. To find out basic information as well as diagnosis on this topic, you can go to www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-food-addiction.


Is there a twelve step program for a mango addiction?

There is a twelve step program for food addiction.


What does the addiction to sugary food called?

Overeating


Does Niall Horan have an addiction to food?

Yes


Is Stealing to finance the addiction is a physical sign of addiction?

No, stealing would be considered a behavioural sign of addiction. A physical sign of addiction would be, for example, liver damage or withdrawal symptoms.


Is stealing to finance the addiction a physical sign of addiction?

No, stealing would be considered a behavioural sign of addiction. A physical sign of addiction would be, for example, liver damage or withdrawal symptoms.