Anorexia and drug addiction. Apropos of toxicorexias
Hers, D.; Derely, M.; Devos, M.; Vandenbosch, M.; Roussaux, J.P.
Acta Psychiatrica Belgica 88(2): 93-104
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-8967 PMID: 3207046 Document Number: 309281
The authors are comparing anorexia nervosa and addiction, from the points of view of the evolution and of family features. They propose the denomination of "toxicorexia" for these intricate pathologies where an anorexic or bulimic problem is associated to a drug, alcohol or medication abuse. Finally, a few guide-lines for the treatment are established.