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The Correlation Between Eating Disorders and
Substance Use
The Correlation Between Eating Disorders and
Substance Use
By Lindsay ChapmanBy Lindsay Chapman
IntroductionIntroduction Definite correlation between eating
disorders and subsequent substance abuse - media plays a huge role in this relationship by creating body image issues among some members of society.Average person is exposed to over 25
body and image related advertisements every day (Agliata & Tantleff-Dunn, 2004)
Eating Disorders and Substane Use as coping strategies
Definite correlation between eating disorders and subsequent substance abuse - media plays a huge role in this relationship by creating body image issues among some members of society.Average person is exposed to over 25
body and image related advertisements every day (Agliata & Tantleff-Dunn, 2004)
Eating Disorders and Substane Use as coping strategies
Topics Included:Topics Included:
Media’s Influence Predictors for Disordered Eating and
Substance Use Racial and Gender Differences Alcohol, Drug, and Cigarette Use
Among those with Eating Disorders Treatment Options
Media’s Influence Predictors for Disordered Eating and
Substance Use Racial and Gender Differences Alcohol, Drug, and Cigarette Use
Among those with Eating Disorders Treatment Options
Media’s InfluenceMedia’s Influence
Abundance of thin models and actresses - message that to be attractive, desirable, and successful, the average woman needs to be a reflection of the thin ideal
Thin models overrepresented in media - only a minority of women have the body size shown in advertising
Abundance of thin models and actresses - message that to be attractive, desirable, and successful, the average woman needs to be a reflection of the thin ideal
Thin models overrepresented in media - only a minority of women have the body size shown in advertising
Predictors of Eating Disorders and Substance
Use Disorders
Predictors of Eating Disorders and Substance
Use Disorders
PredictorsPredictors
Low Self-Esteem Mental Disorders:
Depression Anxiety
Body Dissatisfaction Family History
Abuse within the family and in relationships Past Trauma
PTSD Impulsivity
Low Self-Esteem Mental Disorders:
Depression Anxiety
Body Dissatisfaction Family History
Abuse within the family and in relationships Past Trauma
PTSD Impulsivity
DepressionDepression Research links depressive symptoms
and anxiety with the onset of EDDepression - 1 in 20 Canadian women
each year (Koehn & Hardy, 2007)40% reported problems with anxiety
or depression that preceded onset of ED (Cockell, Johnson, & Zaider, 2002)
Drug/Alcohol Use - greater risk for developing depression
Importance of integrated treatment
Research links depressive symptoms and anxiety with the onset of EDDepression - 1 in 20 Canadian women
each year (Koehn & Hardy, 2007)40% reported problems with anxiety
or depression that preceded onset of ED (Cockell, Johnson, & Zaider, 2002)
Drug/Alcohol Use - greater risk for developing depression
Importance of integrated treatment
Racial/Gender DifferencesRacial/Gender Differences
Racial DifferencesRacial Differences
Higher levels of body satisfaction and less desire for thinness in black women
White bulimic women overrepresented Reflection of media portrayals of
white and black women Substance use, regardless of race,
significantly related to ED symptoms
Higher levels of body satisfaction and less desire for thinness in black women
White bulimic women overrepresented Reflection of media portrayals of
white and black women Substance use, regardless of race,
significantly related to ED symptoms
Gender DifferencesGender Differences Less research on
male body image, ED a “female problem”
Emphasis on thinness for women, muscularity for men
Less research on male body image, ED a “female problem”
Emphasis on thinness for women, muscularity for men
Prevalence of Alcohol, Cigarette, & Drug UsePrevalence of Alcohol, Cigarette, & Drug Use
Cigarette Use and Eating Disorders
Cigarette Use and Eating Disorders
Weight loss/control method - smoking suppresses appetite
Cigarette use precedes ED Higher levels of: body
dissatisfaction, drive for thinness, low self-esteem, & anxiety
Weight loss/control method - smoking suppresses appetite
Cigarette use precedes ED Higher levels of: body
dissatisfaction, drive for thinness, low self-esteem, & anxiety
Substance Use and Eating Disorders
Substance Use and Eating Disorders
Two Trends: Binge eating and alcohol use Dieting/Purging and use of stimulants,
amphetamines, and sleeping pills Alcohol most frequent substance use
problem among patients with ED Need for integrated treatment options -
instead of dealing with ED and SUD independently, treatment should address both problems
Two Trends: Binge eating and alcohol use Dieting/Purging and use of stimulants,
amphetamines, and sleeping pills Alcohol most frequent substance use
problem among patients with ED Need for integrated treatment options -
instead of dealing with ED and SUD independently, treatment should address both problems
Treatment OptionsTreatment Options
Holistic approach vs. Independent treatment
In SK - Bridgepoint - located in Milden, SK Eating Disorder Treatment Center - Programs
for Adolescents (15-18) and Adults Multidisciplinary approach Provides safe environment Individualized support services Ongoing interdependent planning Promotes self-discovery, skill building,
transition from unhealthy to healthy choices Body awareness and self expression activities
www.bridgepointcenter.ca
Holistic approach vs. Independent treatment
In SK - Bridgepoint - located in Milden, SK Eating Disorder Treatment Center - Programs
for Adolescents (15-18) and Adults Multidisciplinary approach Provides safe environment Individualized support services Ongoing interdependent planning Promotes self-discovery, skill building,
transition from unhealthy to healthy choices Body awareness and self expression activities
www.bridgepointcenter.ca
ConclusionConclusion
Important to recognize role of the media in creating body image issues in society
EDs and SUDs emerge as coping strategies
Important to consider intricate relationship between ED and SUD
By recognizing predictors we are better able to treat and prevent EDs and SUDs
Prevention and treatment require an integrated approach
Important to recognize role of the media in creating body image issues in society
EDs and SUDs emerge as coping strategies
Important to consider intricate relationship between ED and SUD
By recognizing predictors we are better able to treat and prevent EDs and SUDs
Prevention and treatment require an integrated approach