Shared Co-Factors for Co-Occurring Eating Disorders and Addictions: Neurobiology, Trauma and Attachment
Shared Co-Factors for Co-Occurring Eating Disorders and Addictions: Neurobiology, Trauma and Attachment is organized by Central Michigan University (CMU) College of Medicine and will be held from Jan 06, 2022 - Jan 06, 2025.
Course Overview / Description
Much has been learned in recent years regarding how the brain makes decisions and the interplay between various parts of the brain that result in unwanted behaviors. Nationwide, approximately 20-30% of all individuals with anorexia nervosa and 40-70% of bulimics have co-morbid substance use disorders. For binge eating disorder, substance use disorders are a significant co-occurring diagnosis. Up to one-third of alcohol use disorder female patients may have undiagnosed eating disorders (ED). At any given time, 30% of women receiving treatment for substance use disorders (SUD) may also have a serious eating disorder. The element of cross-addiction speaks to the fact that for many individuals, there may be common etiological factors, including family history of SUD, trauma, attachment disorders and major depression that promote the development and maintenance of both SUD and ED. This shared etiology and its impact on the brain is the subject of this course.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to understand and:
• List the 5 steps to recovery from eating disorders and substance use disorders discussed in the presentation.
• Describe the differences and similarities in presentation of substance use disorders and eating disorders
• Describe why addictions and eating disorders have their roots in trauma.
• Identify / list at least 2 ways in which early life experiences affect the brain.
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.
