When we hear the word addiction, our minds tend to think of drugs and alcohol.
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However, food addiction is something thousands of people suffer from.
The compulsive behaviour may be in response to an emotion, such as stress, sadness or anger.
Up to 20% of people may have a food addiction or exhibit addictive-like eating behviour.
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