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Food Addiction Should Be Included in the DSM-6

IT’S NOT? –

June 6, 2024 – The concept of food addiction aligns with the neurobiological model of addiction, which illustrates that addictive substances hijack the brain’s reward system, leading to compulsive use and loss of control. Neural responses to highly palatable foods similar to responses to substances like cocaine and heroin. Moreover, individuals with food addiction often exhibit behavioral patterns

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