Eating Disorders and AlcoholismAddiction, Dual Diagnosis, Eating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 3, 2020In recent years, studies have shown that almost half of those who have an eating disorder also regularly abuse drugs or alcohol. Approximately 35% of people who abuse drugs or alcohol also have an eating disorder. This trend is particularly common in young teenage girls, so parents should take note of this in case they…
Understanding Bulimia Vs AnorexiaEating Disorders, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 29, 2019Eating disorders aren’t about food. Rather, they have everything to do with a distorted body image. Two conditions stand out. When struggling with bulimia vs anorexia, where do you find help? Bulimia vs Anorexia: Differences and Similarities Eating disorders are a form of mental illness. They affect a sizeable segment of the population. Even so,…
Binge Eating Disorder Becoming CommonEating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 16, 2015Just a year ago binge eating disorder (BED) was not a recognized mental health diagnosis. Though first described in 1959, it wasn’t until May 2013 that it was added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health. BED has already become the leading eating disorder affecting Americans.
Binge Eating Pill Vyvanse Faces Scrutiny, ScornEating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 6, 2015Monica Seles grunted her way to nine Grand Slam singles championships in the world of tennis. Now, the product she is endorsing is making some pharmaceutical and healthcare industry experts grunt in disapproval.
Drug for Alzheimer’s May Also Treat Eating DisordersEating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 30, 2015A drug used to treat Alzheimer’s disease may be able to treat binge eating disorder, according to recent research from Boston University Medical Center (BUSM).
Social Media Promoting Eating DisordersEating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 26, 2015Social media can be a dangerous place for people suffering from eating disorders or in danger of developing an eating disorder. One of the most appealing features of social media is that we can find communities of people we would likely never encounter in person who share our interests and values. However, this can sometimes…
Children, Not Just Teenagers, May Be Vulnerable to BulimiaEating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 2, 2015For a long time, experts believed that eating disorders like bulimia nervosa became a risk when children reached adolescence. However, a new study from the University of Montreal adds to the evidence that eating disorders can affect young people earlier than previously thought, becoming a risk well before they reach puberty.
Eating Disorders Get a Bump Each SpringEating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 28, 2014Disordered eating is a serious problem for many people; it comes with health risks and even the potential for death. For many who struggle with anorexia, bulimia or other eating disorders, the bad habits start out seemingly harmless, but snowball into compulsive, addictive-like, harmful behaviors. Young women are most at risk for developing an eating…
What Dentists Can Do About Eating DisordersEating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 18, 2014Dentists may be medical professionals, but they are also specialists. Typically, patients will not turn to their dentists for help with ailments that don’t involve teeth, gums or general oral health. However, some illnesses, such as the eating disorder bulimia nervosa, affect oral health. As a result, dentists and dental hygienists may be positioned to…
Food Addiction More Likely in Women With PTSDEating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 13, 2014Women with a history of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms are more likely to meet certain criteria for food addiction, according to a new study from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. The results of the study were published Sept. 17 in the journal JAMA Psychiatry.
