Substance use among women with eating disorders
Article Abstract:
Substance use is more common in women with bulimia nervosa as compared to those with anorexia nervosa, even after accounting for age and severity of eating disorder symptoms. Bulimic women often use amphetamines, barbiturates, alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, and tranquilizers. However, in both groups, the severity of symptoms can predict substance use. Caloric restriction severity is associated with amphetamine use, and severity of purging is related to use of cocaine, cigarettes, and alcohol. Severity of binge eating predicts tranquilizer use.
Publication Name: The International Journal of Eating Disorders
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0276-3478
Year: 1996
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Attachment disruption in anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa: a review of theory and empirical research
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A review of theoretical formulations and empirical research reveals that there is an association between early attachment disruptions and the development of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. However, differences in conceptualizations and approaches lead to a lack of consistent explanations for the role of attachment processes in the etiology and maintenance of eating disorder psychopathology. Multifactorial and process models that include diverse and in depth information about developmental processes of eating disorders are presented.
Publication Name: The International Journal of Eating Disorders
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0276-3478
Year: 1996
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Multi-impulsivity among women with bulimia nervosa
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Multi-impulsivity among women with bulimia nervosa is associated with earlier onset of binge eating, sexual intercourse and masturbation, longer duration of vomiting and binge eating, and frequent abuse of laxatives. Multi-impulsivity lacks association with the present frequency of self-induced vomiting or binge eating. Behaviors such as stealing, drug abuse and self-injury are indicative of impulsivity. Implications for treatment of bulimia nervosa are discussed.
Publication Name: The International Journal of Eating Disorders
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0276-3478
Year: 1996
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