
Can you be addicted to food? With Ashley Gearhardt, PhD
Speaking of Psychology
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Is There a Period of Withdrawal From Addicts?
People who have given up highly processed foods report symptoms similar to withdrawal from cigarettes or alcohol. People say they feel edgy, irritable, anxious and can't focus on other things. This suggests this might be a really important factor that's contributing to our high failre rates for dietary change.
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