Eating Disorders and Addiction It was previously thought that eating disorders and addiction are separate and distinct conditions. However, there is a growing number of cases that prove a connection between the two. A study conducted by the Columbia University’s National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) revealed that at least one-half of the people with eating disorders also abuse alcohol or drugs. Meanwhile, 35 percent of those suffering from drug abuse is also battling eating disorder while the general population’s statistics is only pegged at 3 percent. *Disclaimer* At Monarch Shores we do not treat eating disorders. The Basics of Eating Disorders Given...
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