Thursday, December 5th, 2024

The link between Cocaine Use and Anorexia

April 8, 2013 by  
Filed under Addiction, Cocaine, Eating Disorders

The link between cocaine use and anorexia is becoming more and more apparent to researchers. The frequency of the co-occurring disorders, especially in young women, is influencing the way people look at the two issues. It is not uncommon for people with eating disorders to use some kind of substance whether it is cocaine or […]

Eating Disorders & Drug Abuse

December 12, 2012 by  
Filed under Drug Abuse, Eating Disorders

  Eating Disorders & Drug Abuse Individuals with eating disorders are up to five times likelier to abuse alcohol or illicit drugs and those who abuse alcohol or illicit drugs are up to 11 times likelier to have eating disorders. There is such a large link between eating disorders and drug abuse that it’s surprising […]

Diuretic abuse and eating disorders

November 5, 2012 by  
Filed under Diuretic Abuse, Eating Disorders

Diuretic abuse and eating disorders People with eating disorders will go to almost any length to preserve or control their weight. One of the most dangerous ways that those suffering from an eating disorder try to do this is through diuretic abuse. Diuretics basically rid your system of water, which can lead to short-term weight […]