i´m in a class that talks about drug addiction, and many people struggling with overweight say that they are addicted to food, can food be an addictive substance just like cocaine or alcohol? what do you opine?
2007-02-07 06:14:51 · 11 answers · asked by lonesome me 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
You bet!! Anything that is used in excess to hide, or cover up unwanted feelings or thoughts, and becomes an obsession, where you feel like you can't live without it, is an addiction! Ask Oprah Winfrey about this. She lived through a serious addiction to food, and still has to keep herself in check about it.
2007-02-07 06:24:36 · answer #1 · answered by Aims4usa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think food can be addictive. But not in the same way as cocaine or other drugs. Those form chemical dependencies in your body. I think most food addictions are really an addiction to the act of eating. It doesn't matter what kind of food it is, just that you eat it. It's really hard to determine whether it's an addiction or strong habit with the eating. If you plan your day around eating, I think it has reached the point of addiction.
2007-02-07 14:23:20 · answer #2 · answered by redrum42482 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not an addiction it is a disorder. Sometimes
it is called Compulsive Eating Disorder. People
who suffer from CED can't help themselves. They eat
because they are bored, angry, lonely, or sad and
they use food to make themselves feel better. After they finish eating they get angry for caving into
food and eat some more. It is a vicious circle and
very hard to break. But it can be done. I speak
from experience. I suffer from CED but I managed to
break that cycle.
2007-02-07 14:29:06 · answer #3 · answered by Precious Gem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be, just depends on what is being eatten. Chocolate has caffeine, some fast foods have a taste which we crave. They say that soft drinks are addictive because of the carbonated water.
Moderation is the key.
2007-02-07 15:35:19 · answer #4 · answered by stbill 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES!! I have this problem! I am always craving food, even if i am full to the point of stomach pains I still want to munch on something. That and i have a very very sweet tooth I always need something sweet at night time! I don't know why i do it, but i just have to eat!!
Plus you know the saying "You eat because your depressed and your depressed because you eat." It is a never ending horrible cycle!!
2007-02-07 14:27:12 · answer #5 · answered by Kelley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually they have been putting a chemical in some foods that create an addiction.
Years ago Lays potato chips had a commerical
BET YOU CAN'T EAT JUST ONE
you can't eat just one partly because of this chemical
Pizza huts pizza has this chemical and McDonalds sausage does too
2007-02-07 14:23:10 · answer #6 · answered by sapphire_630 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have a healthy addiction to food, you'll die of starvation. Unlike with coke or alcohol, you can't kick the habit, you can only manage it with smart food choices and moderation.
2007-02-07 14:23:41 · answer #7 · answered by Subconsciousless 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes food can be adictive. you see these parients on tv giving there kids anything to eat and as much food as thay want and thay wonder why there child of maybe five years old weigh 210 pounds
2007-02-07 14:25:18 · answer #8 · answered by David A 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hahah. Yes! I'm addicted to food, though I'm not a fat as s. It's called exercising.
2007-02-07 14:42:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
of course! I think too much of anything isn't good. Moderation is the key.
2007-02-07 14:21:13 · answer #10 · answered by kim g. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋