Opinion: What the DSM 5 gets wrong (and right) about addiction
Opinion: What the DSM 5 gets wrong (and right) about addiction
The DSM or Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is in its 5th edition and in this 5th edition it has made some edits to a disease and word that applies heavily to mine and your life especially if... Learn MoreAre You “Almost Anorexic?”
You might think it’s easy to spot someone with an eating disorder when, in reality you can’t tell whether or not someone has an eating disorder just by looking at them. The fact is, most eating disorders don't fit neatly... Learn MoreFunny Man Russell Brand Is Serious About his Recovery
Russell Brand was born in Grays, Essex, England and was an only child. Brand’s parents divorced when he was very young; only six months old and he has described his childhood as being isolated and lonely. When he was seven... Learn MoreIn the News: Amy Winehouse’s Brother Claims “What Really Killed Her Was the Bulimia”
[caption id="attachment_10992" align="aligncenter" width="478"] via wifflegif.com[/caption] In an interview with The Guardian, Amy Winehouse’s brother, Alex Winehouse, says that it was an eating disorder that killed her, rather than the drugs and alcohol. When the pop singer died on July... Learn MoreWhat is drunkorexia?
As a slang, non-medical term, Drunkorexia refers to someone who restricts food calories to make room for alcoholic drink calories. (Drunk-drinking alcohol, (ano)rexia-restricting food/calories) Others may purge their food and alcoholic drink to avoid the calories. Despite the known risks... Learn MoreAddiction News: May 15th, 2013
NYC Council speaker, mayoral candidate Christine Quinn reveals struggles with bulimia, alcohol [Washington Post] Dettori: I'm ashamed I took cocaine [Independent] Chuck Muncie (who's NFL career ended due to Cocaine use) dies at 60; Saints and Chargers running back [LA Times] Illinois... Learn MoreEating Disorder and Substance Abuse
Having an eating disorder and substance abuse is known as having a co-occurring disorder. When there is a co-occurring disorder along with substance abuse it can make it much harder for someone trying to stay sober to actually recover. Usually... Learn MoreParents’ Guide to Eating Disorders: Prevention, Signs and Treatment
Eating disorders often start with low self-esteem and poor body image. Usually, this attitude starts in the home. Parents need to know how to avoid planting the seeds of negative self-image and also how to recognize eating disorders in their... Learn MoreIn the News: Lady Gaga Battled Bulimia and Anorexia
Lady Gaga exploded into superstardom just four years ago when her “The Fame” album hit stands in 2008 and spawned number one hits like Just Dance and Poker Face. Since then she’s given us, Fame Monster... Learn More
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