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Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Addiction and Anorexia

Though there is no known cause of anorexia or addiction to drugs and alcohol, it is believed that the two disorders develop when there is a mixture of psychological, emotional, physiological and social instigators. For instance, the presence of genetic predisposition, depression and other psychological disorders as well as social pressures to look a certain way or try certain substances can all contribute to the problem.

If you or someone you love is struggling with drug addiction and anorexia, make no mistake: it is a deadly combination. Either alone are life threatening. Together, it is just a very short matter of time before the body begins to break down or succumbs to overdose.

The Canyon is a licensed dual diagnosis treatment center certified to treat those who are struggling with two co-occurring disorders. We provide a comprehensive treatment plan to each individual that addresses both issues as effectively as possible.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment and Anorexia: Diet

When you stop eating or eating enough, your body adapts by changing how it functions. The brain functions differently. The metabolism changes and slows. The stress levels of the body go into high alert. The lack of nutrients available for use means that your body doesn't have the defenses it needs to fight off infection and maintain enough awareness to function safely in the world. In order to fight these effects, many turn to drugs like crystal meth and cocaine to fight these negative effects of anorexia.

When you turn to dual diagnosis treatment for help, the first order of business is to stabilize your body. Depending upon your physical state, you'll likely spend the first week or so resting and rehydrating, taking vitamins and eating simple foods like vegetables to help ease your body out of its state of shock.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment and Anorexia: Family

Family can add to your anorexia issues as well by pushing to lose weight and impressing upon you their desire that you fit their definition of "perfect" or remain extremely thin. Even too much pressure for high achievement in positive things like school and sports can push some to an eating disorder like anorexia.

Dual diagnosis treatment includes personal one on one therapy as well as support groups to help you break free. At The Canyon, we also incorporate family therapy toward the end of treatment if it works for your program.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment and Anorexia: Predisposition

When it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, if you have family members who struggle with the disease, you may be more likely to develop addiction issues after less experimentation than will others. But with anorexia, if you have family members who suffer from any eating disorder, struggle with obesity or are plagued by mood disorders like anxiety or depression, you are genetically predisposed to develop an eating disorder if you have other triggers as well. Some come to anorexia as a way to find control over their personal or family life and use drugs and alcohol in the same way. In dual diagnosis treatment, you will learn positive ways to make good things happen in your life and find contentment without hurting yourself and those around you in the process.

Anorexia Treatment and Dual Diagnosis at The Canyon

At The Canyon, we treat co-occurring disorders like anorexia and drug and alcohol addiction. If you have questions about our program or would like to learn more about how we can help you or your loved one struggling with anorexia and other eating disorders as well as addiction, contact us at The Canyon today at .

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