Although food addiction is not officially recognized as a medical disorder, there are some treatments and programs available to address it.
One common approach is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a psychological method often used to treat disordered eating, addiction-like behaviors, and binge eating.[1] However, there is still limited research supporting CBT's efficacy in treating food addiction.
Certain medications, like the combination of naltrexone/bupropion or semaglutide, show potential for reducing food addiction scores and cravings.[2][3] However, there is currently a lack of studies specifically evaluating their effectiveness for treating food addiction.
Additionally, although it does not specifically target food addiction, bariatric surgery (e.g., sleeve gastrectomy) in individuals with obesity has been linked with decreased YFAS scores over 24 months compared to baseline.[4]