Food Addiction
For most people, eating is a pleasurable experience. It's a biological necessity that
most cultures have elevated to a high social status. But for some, eating is a compulsion.
Men and women of all ages force themselves to eat too much or too little, and suffer
tremendous psychological pain when they do. Eating, body weight and image become an
obsession that damages relationships and has serious medical consequences.
In this section, you'll find information on the two most common eating disorders,
anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. A
self-test is provided to help you determine if you
or someone you know might have an eating disorder. Click on any of the following topics to
learn more:
The Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery has centers at the following locations: