Overeaters and Drug Abusers Share Addictive Brain Chemistry
Monday, November 9, 2009 - 15:42
in Psychology & Sociology
Research supports idea that overeating can, in extreme cases, be considered an addiction comparable to drug abuse or gambling.
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