Food addiction is on the precipice of being acknowledged as a substance use disorder!
Food Addiction Is On The Precipice Of Being Acknowledged As A Substance Use Disorder!

Greetings Friends & Colleagues,

How exciting that food addiction is on the precipice of being acknowledged as a substance use disorder! Finally!
Last month, the Food Addiction Institute (FAI) was present at the American Psychiatry Association (APA) in San Francisco. There Dr. Ashley N. Gearhardt et al. presented the application (to be issued later this summer) for including food addiction in the DSM as a substance use disorder. Attending the presentation at the APA conference were over 300 psychiatrists.

When asked if food addiction was a substance use disorder, 98% answered a resounding yes.

When asked to vote on whether food addiction should be in the DSM, 75% voted yes, and 25% voted to be placed in the research category.

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conference

Presenting with Dr. Gearhardt were Nora Volkow, George F. Koob, and Gene Jack Wang. Dr.Robert Lustig and Susan Peirce Thompson were there, as well as Allan Chanoch Barkat, who has been instrumental in the entire process of the APA application. The next step is gathering support for the APA application for food addiction to be recognized as a substance use disorder. Let your voice be heard!

We are encouraging all interested to submit the FAI questionnaire. Whether you´re a food/sugar addict, supporter, or professional in the field, fill out the questionnaire. This will be sent with our statement of the need to accept food addiction as a substance use disorder. To support this effort, we´re launching “Join the Movement – Food Addiction is Real!” Send in the questionnaire to participate.

Support the inclusion of food addiction in the DSM-5-TR

Please join your voice with FAI at this critical time. Fill out and send in the questionnaire.

Currently available on the website is a series of podcasts that FAI and the INFACT School are co-sponsoring: “Food Addiction; the Problem and the Solution.”

As always, the INFACT school offers education and certification for food addiction professionals.

Best,
Esther Helga Guðmundsdóttir,
Chair, Food Addiction Institute

It's almost time! Become a Food Addiction Professional at INFACT!

Hello friends and colleagues,

The final countdown has begun! In less than a week, The International School for Food Addiction Counseling and Treatment is launching our transformative Food Addiction Professional Certification Course.

Kick-off with a 3-Day Intensive: September 6th, 7th, and 8th

Here’s what you’ll gain:

170 hours of dynamic and interactive online virtual sessions.
Exclusive access to our student platform, filled with essential resources and continuous support.
In-depth lectures and a comprehensive teaching manual to guide your learning.
A prestigious Food Addiction Professional Certificate (CFAP) from the European Certification Board.

This course is your pathway to becoming a certified expert in the rapidly growing field of food addiction counseling. With limited spaces available, time is of the essence! Seize this opportunity to advance your career and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those battling food addiction.

Secure your spot today and join us on this life-changing journey!

Warm regards,
Esther Helga Gudmundsdottir

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Did you know that we offer flexible payment plans and have limited scholarship opportunities available to help you on your journey to becoming a certified Food Addiction Professional. For more information, please message Esther at esther@infact.is.

Step into your calling and make a lasting impact—enroll today and start your journey toward becoming a certified expert in food addiction recovery. Contact us now to secure one of the few remaining spots!

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Eszter's Transformative Journey with INFACT
Eszter's Transformative Journey with INFACT

If you missed our recent webinar or want to revisit the valuable insights shared, we’ve got great news! The recording of our latest session, "Pathways to Recovery: Certified Food Addiction Professional Training," is now available for you to watch at your convenience.

In this 1-hour webinar, you’ll gain a deep understanding of how you can help others recover from food addiction and elevate your career through effective counseling and treatment for food as a substance use disorder.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore the growing field of food addiction counseling. Watch the recording now and discover how you can make a lasting impact.

Check out the recording!

Are you interested in discovering if you are a food addict?

The INFACT School now offers you access to a free diagnostic tool called the Yale Scale. If you’re curious to find out whether you might have a food addiction or just keen to see the self-report measure in action, you can complete the questionnaire below.

Once you complete the questionnaire, we will be in touch with the next steps to help you in your recovery process.

Complete questionnaire
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