Food addiction: diagnosis and treatment

The media and public eye have long been captivated by food addiction, a concept that is now gaining attention within scientific circles. In this research, authors from the United Kingdom delve into the diagnostic criteria applied to substance-use disorders (SUDs), aiming to provide the accumulating evidence surrounding food addiction. These criteria include cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms. Notably, the realms of overeating and obesity intertwine with alterations in the neural processing of food's motivational aspects.
The potential advantages lies in parallels between other substance addictions and food addiction—a bridge that could lead to the efficacious treatment. Traditional methods of weight management, centered on maintaining a balanced diet and engaging in physical activity, frequently encounter low adherence rates and, paradoxically, contribute to overall weight gain. Main intervention stratagies are based on cognitive-behavioral therapy and non-surgical brain stimulation techniques. For further insights, details provided through the link!