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The Beech Hill Hospital Eating Disorders Treatment Program for Drug Dependent Females: program description and case
L A Sutherland1, S N Weaver, J D McPeake
1Beech Hill Hospital, Dublin, New Hampshire.
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
|September 1, 1993
Summary
Chemically dependent women with eating disorders risk relapse without integrated treatment. This program addresses both addiction and disordered eating during inpatient care for early sobriety.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- The co-occurrence of eating disorders and substance abuse is increasingly recognized in chemically dependent women.
- Untreated disordered eating significantly increases the risk of chemical relapse and persistent uncontrolled eating behaviors.
Observation:
- Female substance abusers with eating disorders require specialized interventions.
- Early intervention during inpatient chemical dependency treatment is crucial.
Findings:
- This paper details an eating disorder treatment program specifically designed for drug-dependent females in an inpatient setting.
- The program emphasizes the critical need to address both addiction and eating disorders concurrently.
Implications:
- Integrated treatment for co-occurring addiction and eating disorders is vital for successful recovery in early sobriety.
- Addressing disordered eating can prevent relapse and improve long-term outcomes for women with substance use disorders.