Scientific interest in “food addiction” is growing, but the topic remains controversial. One
critique of “food addiction” is its high degree of phenotypic overlap with binge eating …

An increasingly influential perspective conceptualizes both obesity and overeating as a food
addiction accompanied by corresponding brain changes. Because there are far-reaching …

Aims To assess disordered online social networking use via modified diagnostic criteria for
substance dependence, and to examine its association with difficulties with emotion …

Binge eating is characterized by significant imbalance in food intake regulation and is often
comorbid with obesity and depression. Mindfulness-based approaches may reduce …

There is growing evidence of 'food addiction'(FA) in sugar-and fat-bingeing animals. The
purpose of this study was to investigate the legitimacy of this disorder in the human …

Abstract “Internet Gaming Disorder”(IGD) was included as a “Condition for Further Study” in
the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Frequent gamers have …

The increasing worldwide prevalence of obesity is partially related to the ready availability of
highly palatable foods which increases the incidence of hedonic, non-homeostatic feeding …

The definition of addiction is explored. Elements of addiction derived from a literature search
that uncovered 52 studies include:(a) engagement in the behavior to achieve appetitive …

In this paper we argue that compulsive overeating has compelling similarities to
conventional drug addiction. Our case is based on their comparable clinical features, the …

The idea that specific kind of foods may have an addiction potential and that some forms of
overeating may represent an addicted behavior has been discussed for decades. In recent …