Eating Disorders, Addictions and Substance Use Disorders

Research Perspectives: Relationship between feeding and drug seeking behaviors.- Animal models of eating disorders.- Activity Anorexia.- Role of neurotransmitter systems.- Dimensions of personality and neuropsychological function.- Imaging findings.- Genetic aspects: Do EDs, addictions, and SUDs share genetic vulnerabilities.- The Role of Epigenetics.- Clinical Perspectives: Epidemiology of EDs, addictions and SUDs.- Assessment.- Nutritional Aspects.- Are EDs addictive disorders?.- The Role of Stress, Trauma and PTSD.- The Role of Obesity.- EDs, addictions and SUDs following bariatric surgery.- Prevention and public policy issues.- Treatment Perspectives: General principles of treating the comorbid patient.- The use of CBT.- Mindful based treatments.- The use of self-help approaches.- The use of motivational interviewing and MET.- The use of family therapy.- Nutritional interventions.- The use of exercise.- The use of alternative and complementary therapies.- Ethics and the role of compulsory hospitalization.- The role of invitational intervention.

"This unique textbook addressing the evaluation and treatment of co-occurring eating disorders and substance use disorders/addictions is a valuable reference for those who treat patients with these diagnoses. ... To sum up, this textbook is a useful resource for information on many aspects of the co-occurrence of eating disorders and substance use disorders/addictions." (Katherine A. Halmi, Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, Vol. 77 (3), February, 2016)

"Eating Disorders, Addictions, and Substance Use Disorders is well-organized, comprehensive, well-written, and valuable. It informs clinicians about the overlap between SUD and ED as well as issues surrounding the treatment of comorbid ED and SUD. Throughout the book, the authors point to important future research directions. This text will serve as a valuable reference to ED and SUD researchers as well as healthcare professionals who care for patients with comorbid ED and SUD." (Margarita Sala, Eating Disorders, The Journal of Treatment & Prevention, February, 2015)

"This is a comprehensive review of the most recent research and clinical information about the relationship between the frequently co-occurring conditions of addictions and eating disorders. ... The book is designed to provide clinically relevant information for healthcare professionals, both seasoned and just entering into these fields." (Michael Easton, Doody's Book Reviews, August, 2014)