There is a growing body of research suggesting that overeating can indeed be similar to addiction in some ways. For example, a study published in the journal “Frontiers in Psychology” in 2016 found that certain foods, such as highly processed foods that are high in sugar and fat, can activate reward centers in the brain in a way that is similar to drugs of abuse. This can lead to cravings and compulsive eating behaviors, similar to what is seen in addiction. Another study published in the journal “Current Opinion in Psychiatry” in 2019 reviewed the existing research on food addiction and found that there is evidence to support the idea that some people may develop addictive-like eating behaviors in response to certain types of food. Additionally, a review article published in the journal “Obesity Reviews” in 2013 found that people who struggle with overeating may have altered dopamine signaling in the brain, which is also seen in addiction. Overall, while more research is needed to fully understand the relationship between overeating and addiction, the evidence suggests that there are similarities in the way that certain foods and eating behaviors can affect the brain and lead to compulsive behaviors.