87 MILLION AMERICANS
STRUGGLE WITH OBESITY
As many as half may struggle with
food addiction
What is the Food Addiction Institute
Advocating widespread acceptance of food addiction as a disease of substance abuse and the availability of effective, abstinence-based solutions.
The Food Addiction Institute (FAI) founded in 2005, is an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to support the healing of all food addicts. To accomplish our mission FAI works towards the following:
- Help identify and expand knowledge about food addiction.
- Provide professional and public education about food addiction as a treatable chemical dependency to physicians, dietitians, therapists, counselors and allied health professionals, internationally.
- Offer information about promising new practices for the treatment of food addiction.
- Supply resources for those who may be food addicted. Create a forum for the development and dissemination of innovative and effective public health strategies related to the prevention, mitigation and treatment of food addiction.
For Food Addicts
Just Say It! Addiction to Food is Real! Recovery is possible. Spread the word.
For Professionals
Many struggle with or have an addiction to food. Find out more about this condition.
For Donations
Explore various peer support groups and treatment options