Addiction is a very broad topic, and sometimes when you’re concerned about a loved one, it can be hard to pinpoint whether or not they’re suffering from an addiction.

Have you ever wondered why addiction is such a common problem in our society today? Until today, we still don’t fully understand what addiction is and why it’s caused.

Treating addiction is not like treating most medical conditions. Because addiction is more psychological than physical, its treatment needs to be tailored according to the person, and the first step towards treatment needs to come from the person suffering from the addiction.

Not a lot of people believe that a person can become addicted to junk food the same way a person can become addicted to smoking or drinking. The fact of the matter is that junk food addiction is real and is considered a legitimate medical hazard.