What is addiction transfer?

Since it has the potential to cause a person to struggle with even more alcohol and substance abuse problems than they did before, it is important to understand

Addiction transfer, or cross addiction, after bariatric surgery occurs when individuals trade compulsive eating for other compulsive behaviors.

Addiction replacement occurs when an individual in recovery transfers one addiction to another. Find out how to get treatment for addiction

Ensuring patients undergo adequate psychological screening before bariatric surgery is a potentially preventive measure that is getting more attention lately.

Addiction is a crafty beast. People who live with it, especially those in recovery, know this all too well. The road back to a healthier life is littered