title: Codependency and the eating-disorder client.
abstract: The treatment of eating-disordered individuals with codependency is difficult. This article reviews the causes of eating disorders and codependency and cites similarities between these disorders. The recovery process and treatment needs of this population are explored. Psychotherapy, which is the treatment of choice, is reviewed in detail.
authors.affiliation: Acute Adult Unit, Four Winds Hospital--Saratoga, Saratoga Springs, New York.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Riley
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D002648:Child; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D003858:Dependency, Psychological; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D002666:Psychology, Child; D011613:Psychotherapy