Food addiction

Should Food Addiction Be Classified in Similar Terms as Drug or Alcohol Addiction?

Should food addiction be classified in similar terms as drug or alcohol addiction?
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Dr Mercer said: "If we can reach a consensus on how overeating should be classified this could lead to major changes in clinical treatment and public policy surrounding obesity. It would… Continue reading

Professor Doug Sellman – National Addiction Centre, Alcohol: The Ripple Effects


Professor Doug Sellman – National Addiction Centre, Alcohol: The Ripple Effects – Professor Doug Sellman, Director – National Addiction Centre Alcohol misuse is damaging our communities—our country— causing misery, pain and loss. But we can ALL work together to change our drinking culture. On Thursday 10th June the Christchurch community… Continue reading

Push to Treat Addiction Medically Raises Doubts and Fears – GIMBY (Blog)

Push to treat addiction medically raises doubts and fears – GIMBY (blog)
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Push to treat addiction medically raises doubts and fears
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Top federal addiction specialists are advocating for a greater focus on treating addiction medically, with less emphasis on talk-centered programs like Alcoholics Anonymous,… Continue reading

Changing the Prescription for Addicts – Medical Xpress

Changing the prescription for addicts – Medical Xpress
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Changing the prescription for addicts
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Nine out of 10 people addicted to drugs other than nicotine receive no treatment, and most of those who do get it are put through unproven programs run by… Continue reading

Patients Caught Between Doctors, Federal Scrutiny

Patients caught between doctors, federal scrutiny
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… the central nervous system to alleviate pain but recently became the subject of enhanced scrutiny from federal agencies including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Food and Drug …
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Is Food Addiction Responsible for Obesity?

Is food addiction responsible for obesity?
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The link between food addiction and New Zealand's obesity epidemic is discussed by psychiatrists meeting in Wellington this week.
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