Comorbidity of Bulimia Nervosa and Substance Abuse: Etiologies, Treatment Issues, and Treatment Approaches

Recently the comorbidity of substance abuse and eating disorders has become a concern. Treating these disorders is particularly important for bulimia nervosa, which is characterized by "binge eating and inappropriate compensatory methods to prevent weight gain" (American Psychiatric Associ...

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Published in:Journal of Mental Health Counseling 2010-04, Vol.32 (2), p.125-138
Main Authors: Carbaugh, Rebecca J, Sias, Shari M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addictions
Addictive behaviors
Alcohol Abuse
Alcoholism
Antisocial Behavior
Behavior
Behavioral health care
Behavioral medicine
Behavioural medicine
Binge eating disorder
Brain
Bulimia
Care and treatment
Cocaine
Cognitive Restructuring
College Students
Comorbidity
Compulsive eating
Coping
Development and progression
Drug Abuse
Eating disorders
Etiology
Family Environment
Females
Mental Disorders
Mental health
Narcotics
Organic Chemistry
Peer Influence
Personality
Personality Traits
Psychiatry
Psychological Needs
Self esteem
Substance Abuse
Substance abuse treatment
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Summary:Recently the comorbidity of substance abuse and eating disorders has become a concern. Treating these disorders is particularly important for bulimia nervosa, which is characterized by "binge eating and inappropriate compensatory methods to prevent weight gain" (American Psychiatric Association, 2000, p. 589). In this article we explore common pathways to the development of bulimia nervosa and substance abuse, how treatment is begun, and treatment options (cognitive behavioral therapy/coping skills training and dialectical behavioral therapy). A case study shows the application of coping skills training and dialectical behavioral therapy in clinical practice.
ISSN:1040-2861
2163-5749
DOI:10.17744/mehc.32.2.j72865m4159p1420