Eating disorders and substance use: be aware of this dual diagnosis.
In summary, dual-diagnosis patients are challenging; their symptoms interact and may lead to dangerous medical sequelae. Their addiction and addiction-like behaviors are therefore best addressed in settings equipped to offer a parallel and simultaneous treatment course for both ED and SUD.
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Kevin
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Remuda Ranch Centers for Anorexia and Bulimia, Inc., Wickenburg, AZ, USA.
D016739:Behavior, Addictive / Q000523:psychology; D017831:Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry); D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D014481:United States