This craving and its underlying biochemistry is comparable to the alcoholic's craving for alcohol. The need to abstain from the addictive substances is common to both alcoholics and food addicts. Because the food addict is obsessed with food and eats so much, the typical consequence is weight gain. Sometimes tremendous weight gains are endured. Then, the addicted person becomes worried about size and shape.
Body image suffers.
Self-image suffers, too. The individual has inherited this addiction along with his big blue eyes and blonde hair. Researches have identified the same defective gene in a high percentage of individuals who are addicted to alcohol, food, cocaine, and nicotine. Recovering from Food Addiction Recovery for the food addict is built upon making appropriate food choices on a daily basis. Since food addicts have to eat every day, there is an ongoing need to check the content of the food eaten with the goal to use only food that is free of substances that will trigger the disease.