Addiction

Sally Anne's Drug Of Choice Is Fast Food

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:00:04 GMT

Sally Anne is addicted to fast food. Any time she's in her car, she is compelled to grab a drive in meal, sometimes two or three times a day. Sometimes she'll buy an entire meal, take a bite of each item and throw the rest away. Then she cries about it, but still can't stop it. She wants to know what can she do about this. Thoughts?

Lee Is Addicted To Sugar

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:00:28 GMT

Lee finds that she has an addiction, not to alcohol or drugs, but to sugar. She asks how she can stop allowing sugar to consume her life. She is fine if she doesn't eat it, but one bite will send her into a feeding frenzy. Advice for Lee? Have you ever heard of this?

Gwen Wants To Stop Her Eating Habit

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:00:42 GMT

Gwen had a work related injury, and now is at the age of retirement. Being in a small community, she often finds herself alone. Her doctor has her on antidepressants, but now she finds that she eats all day long and is gaining weight. How can she stop this destructive behavior?

Understanding The Obsession Of Cravings

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:29:47 GMT

Thank you for sending the message that recovery requires a willingness to a process.

I'm Addicted To Chocolate!

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 07 May 2011 20:00:10 GMT

I suffered a motorcycle accident in April of 2009, and I have not been able to recover from it, mentally or physically.

Addicted To Food?

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:00:22 GMT

Reality TV is actually doing some good, as far as I'm concerned, with its focus on addiction.

I Work With Obesity Patients

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 03:00:20 GMT

I have worked for years in the addiction field. I started my professional career in treatment, as an outpatient, 22 years ago.

Does Caffeine Have An Effect On Zoloft?

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:00:27 GMT

Can caffeine have severe withdrawal effects like ringing in my ears?

Do I Have A Food Addiction?

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:00:42 GMT

I used to be thin, but I started eating more and more, especially when I am emotional or moody.