Most people think of eating disorders and drug addiction as separate and distinct issues, but as many people who suffer with these maladies know firsthand, there is often significant overlap between ...

Key points As many as 50 percent of people with eating disorders also abuse alcohol or drugs, a five times higher rate than the general population. Up to 35 percent of people with serious drug or ...

An obsession with healthy eating can lead to addiction and eating disorders, experts have warned. As millions of people prepare to start diets in the new year, researchers said they are concerned that ...

The health impact of an eating disorder – including diabetes, renal and liver failure, as well as fractures - can last for years.

Food Addiction is currently not listed in the DSM-5 framework, a diagnostic tool published by the American Psychiatric ...

After gaining nearly 100 lbs., Munro began a 12-step recovery program and turned his life around and hopes to raise awareness for others who need help A British man is opening up about his years-long ...

that their favourite snack is “like crack” or call themselves “chocoholics” in jest. But can someone really be addicted to food in the same way they could be hooked on substances such as alcohol or ...

Research shows that, on average, someone in the United States dies from complications due to an eating disorder approximately ...

On Boxing Day, 2019, Francesca found herself in the worst possible environment: an over-the-top festive gathering with an equally over-the-top amount of festive food. It was the usual fare: roast ...

The holidays can be stressful for everyone, but especially those with an eating disorder. Learn how to navigate the season, ...