Food and Nutrition

Binge eating disorder and bulimia are two of the three eating disorders recognized by the American Psychiatric Association. (1) On the surface, these two disorders may not seem different from each other. But there are significant differences in the warning signs and dangers of each disorder, as well as the demographics of those who suffer from them.

If you are suffering from a drug or alcohol addiction, there is a good chance you are also suffering from poor nutrition. Many of our patients have neglected their nutritional health during the time of their addiction. Malnutrition doesn’t always mean that you are underweight. Many people who suffer from poor nutrition are overweight. We realize the important role of nutrition in addiction treatment and work to improve the nutritional health of each patient. In this entry we will show the importance of nutrition while in recovery from addiction.