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Eating Disorders and Addictive Disorders ; Is Food Addiction Cause of Eating Disorder

First version: 22 Jul 2008. Latest version: 22 Jul 2008.

Abstract:

List of links to information about eating disorders versus drug and alcohol abuse.

Question:

Is food addiction a cause of eating disorders?

Answer:

Similarities in Causes
Stimulation of reward center separator Anorexia similar to drug abuse Anorexia can give you a feeling of satisfaction Eating disorders and personality traits More about the causes of eating disorders
Similarities in Treatment
Similarities to treatment of alcoholism separator Similarities to treatment of of drug abuse
More information about causes of anorexia
Eating Disorders Home Page
Links to other web sites
Psychiatric Times
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