[Anorexia and drug addiction. Apropos of toxicorexias]

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.