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Food Addiction: Scientists Argue that Food Can be as Addictive as Drugs

The idea that foods can be just as addictive as drugs is a controversial issue, but Nora Volkow, the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, says that it’s a very real problem and that food addiction actually affects more people than drug addiction.

Can Your Dentist Diagnose Bulimia Nervosa?

While it’s up to a professional to diagnose eating disorders, there’s a clear indicator of bulimia nervosa visible to dentists. Because dietary habits play such a crucial role in oral health, the state of your teeth and mouth can be a clear sign of health issues elsewhere in the body. Tooth erosion throughout the mouth show that a patient is suffering from bulimia nervosa, but there are also other health issues that can develop in the mouth because of eating disorders.

Binge Eating may be Stimulated by Fatty Foods

If you find yourself reaching for fatty foods again and again, a recent study has shown why this might be the case. The study, which was led by pharmacologist Daniele Piomelli and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, showed that in rats, fatty foods triggered the same cellular buttons in the brain as the active ingredient in marijuana, which tells the body to keep eating.

Are Fashion Designers to Blame for the Industry’s Anorexia Problems?

It’s easy to look at skinny fashion models on runways, in magazine ads or on billboards and blame them for the perception that being underweight should be the standard of beauty. Indeed the average runway model is 5’10 and weighs 120lbs—far below what would be considered a healthy weight. However, these models are often suffering from anorexia and other eating disorders, brought on by pressures in the industry to appear unhealthily thin.

Eating Disorders are Becoming Increasingly Prevalent Among Middle-aged Women

Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia are often thought of as affecting young women. However, new data shows that eating disorders are becoming increasingly prevalent among middle-aged women. This issue was brought to light during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which ran through March 3.

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OUR TREATMENT PROGRAM
The treatment staff at Rader Eating Disorder Programs has been providing high-quality clinical programs for over 20 years. We specialize in the treatment of eating and related disorders.
FIND A CONFIDANT
Many individuals find the need, or wish to share, that they are suffering from an eating disorder with someone else, a confidant. Often, sharing your experiences with a friend or family member before or during eating disorder treatment can open the door for you to no longer suffer through the eating disorder alone.
VICIOUS CYCLES & BINGE EATING
Compulsive overeaters binge to relieve depression and begin a destructive cycle. Binge eating episodes are followed by resolutions to stop bingeing and adhere to diets.
TREATMENT PAYMENT OPTIONS
To provide the most flexibility in treatment payment options, Rader Programs eating disorder treatment plans are covered by most health insurance plans. In fact, Rader Programs treatment is covered by many health insurance plans that will not cover treatment at other eating disorder programs.
BINGE EATING DISORDER TREATMENT
Binge Eating Disorder is usually identified by recurring binge-eating episodes (commonly referred to as compulsive overeating), where a person will consume large amounts of food, during which time are highly emotional, and often feel out of control and are unable to stop eating. Binge eating disorder treatment focuses on breaking this ongoing cycle.
ANOREXIA NERVOSA TREATMENT
Anorexia Nervosa - know the signs and symptoms and get treatment. Eating disorders treatment and proven anorexia programs for you and your loved ones.

MEDIA INFLUENCE
The influence of the media on the proliferation of eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia nervosa cannot be refuted. From an early age we are bombarded with images and messages that reinforce the idea that to be happy and successful we must be thin.
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LAXATIVE ABUSE
Some individuals suffering from eating disorders like Anorexia, Bulimia or Compulsive Overeating misuse laxatives as a means of purging. These individuals are under the misconception that by using laxatives they can get rid of unwanted calories. Since most of the calories eaten are absorbed by the small intestine right after eating, the method of using laxatives for weight loss is actually ineffective
OUR TREATMENT PROGRAM
The treatment staff at Rader Eating Disorder Programs has been providing high-quality clinical programs for over 20 years. We specialize in the treatment of eating and related disorders.
COMMON EATING DISORDERS
Common eating disorders Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, Compulsive Overeating, Night Eating Syndrome and Orthorexia. If you or a loved one are suffering from an eating disorder Rader Programs may have the right treatment for you
CAUSES OF EATING DISORDERS
Causes of Eating Disorders - Common eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating can be caused by genetic, sociological, and psychological factors