Those of us who have been in and around the “recovery community” are all too aware of the prevalence of eating disorders within the recovering alcohol and drug community. The purpose of this article is to heighten awareness of both the nature and prevalence of eating disorders particular to the community of recovering alcoholics and drug addicts.
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Cross Addiction: Eating Disorders and Chemical Dependency
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on Wednesday, 02 February 2011
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Dopamine D2 Receptors and Eating Disorders- A case for Addiction
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on Monday, 24 January 2011
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The most common question I am asked by someone with an eating disorder, or, for that matter, most medical professionals, is "How can you describe an eating disorder like compulsive overeating or bulimia as an "addiction" to food? Part of the answer has to do with the similarities between cocaine addiction and "food addiction." Has anyone ever experienced a change in their appetite when ingesting amphetamines [aka "diet pills], cocaine, or methamphetamine? What happened to your appetite when you "crashed"? Although perhaps more subtle, the food addict may experience a similar effect. The summary below may offer an explanation.
