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Managing Co-occurring Substance use Problems in Eating Disorder Treatment
Amy Baker Dennis1, Brooke Russell Lamphere2, Tamara Pryor1
1Complex Solutions for Eating Disorders, Troy, MI, USA.
The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|February 18, 2026
Summary
Eating disorders (ED) and substance use disorders (SUD) frequently co-occur, yet integrated treatments are lacking. This review covers challenges, elements of integrated plans, and emerging experimental treatments for this complex comorbidity.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- High rates of comorbidity between eating disorders (ED) and substance use disorders (SUD) present significant clinical challenges.
- Current treatment protocols are often not designed for the integrated care of individuals with both ED and SUD.
- Understanding the unique and overlapping features of ED and SUD is crucial for effective intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the co-occurrence patterns of ED and SUD.
- To explore the challenges in treating this comorbid population.
- To outline elements of integrated treatment plans and discuss experimental therapies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing research on ED and SUD comorbidity.
- Analysis of similarities and differences between ED and SUD.
- Discussion of treatment planning, roadblocks, opportunities, and experimental interventions.
Main Results:
- Significant overlap exists between ED and SUD, complicating treatment.
- There is a lack of empirically supported integrated treatment protocols.
- Experimental treatments are under investigation for this population.
Conclusions:
- Integrated treatment approaches are necessary for individuals with co-occurring ED and SUD.
- Further research and specialized training are recommended.
- Addressing treatment roadblocks and exploring novel interventions are key priorities.
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