
Chocolate Addiction
FULL ARTICLE Essentials Only FULL ARTICLE SUGAR AND CHOCOLATE ADDICTIONWhat it is, why it happens, and how to overcome it 1. What people mean by sugar or chocolate addiction When people say “I am addicted to chocolate,” they usually mean a cluster of experiences that resemble compulsive use patterns rather than a formally diagnosed substance addiction. Common experiences • Strong cravings that feel urgent and hard to ignore• Repeated loss of control, for example intending to eat a little and eating far more• Compulsive patterns, for example buying it even after deciding not to, or eating it in secret• Continued use despite clear downsides, such as weight gain, reflux, acne, low energy, poor sleep, money spent, or dental issues• Withdrawal like symptoms when trying to stop, such as irritability, restlessness, headaches, or low mood Clinical reality and the research framing“Sugar addiction” is not a standalone diagnosis in major diagnostic