Eating Disorders and Substance Use-Is There a Relationship?

Authors: Alves TPV and Timóteo S

DOI: 10.23880/mhrij-16000204

Volume 7, Issue 1

Abstract

Eating disorders (ED) are relatively rare among mental disorders, with a lifetime prevalence of 0.6% for anorexia nervosa (AN), 1.0% for bulimia nervosa (BN), and 2.8% for binge eating disorder (BED).

Keywords: Substance Use Disorders; Psychiatric Comorbidities; Eating Disorders

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