The Disease Concept of Food Addiction: A Story for People Interested in Recovery

Mr. Werdell is a recovered food addict who has worked professionally with over 5000 middle- and late-stage food addicts since 1988. This book is built upon a highly successful introductory lecture he has presented to clients interesting in finding out whether they are food addicted and learning how to treat their disease.

Many are unable to find long-term recovery from problems of overweight and eating disorders. An important reason is that many of those who are unsuccessful have developed an addiction to specific foods, e.g., sugar and other ultra-processed foods. One of the best ways of discovering whether someone is food addicted is if they identify with the experiences of others who are developing the characteristics of an addiction, which include: