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Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse.
Eating disorders and substance abuse are two sides of the same :coin, according to some leading researchers.
At a meeting on eating disorders and substance abuse sponsored by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA), experts challenged primary care physicians to do a better job of recognizing and screening for these comorbid conditions.
The prevalence of comorbidity between eating disorders and substance abuse was revealed in a research review of 51 studies conducted by CASA. Among bulimic women in these studies, 23% had comorbid alcohol abuse and dependence, and more than 41% were smokers, reported Dr. Joseph A. Califano, president of CASA.
Risk factors that lead to disordered eating tend to be associated with drug abuse as well. Peer group and media influence, low self-esteem, poor body image, and genetic factors all contribute to the development ...
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- Magazine article from: Family Practice News WALD, ADRIENNE May 1, 2001 700+ words
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire December 18, 2003 700+ words
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- Newspaper article from: Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week January 17, 2004 700+ words
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- Illinois General Assembly Celebrates Inaugural "Eating Disorders Awareness Day".
- Newspaper article from: Heart Disease Weekly March 22, 2009 700+ words
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- New Program Offers Hope to 1.1 Million Illinoisians with Eating Disorders.
- Press release article from: Business Wire December 2, 2008 700+ words
...and lack of awareness of eating disorders. For more information or...access to the treatment of eating disorders by speaking with state legislators...are struggling to overcome eating disorders, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders...
- With a Plan to Make History, Timberline Knolls Takes Steps to Put Eating...
- Magazine article from: Women's Health Weekly March 5, 2009 700+ words
...suffering from eating disorders, substance abuse, self-injury...will fight oUntil Eating Disorders are History...behavior (SIB), substance abuse, eating and other...Anorexia Nervosa, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disorders...
