MORTALITY RISKS WITH EATING DISORDERS
The following is taken from an article reviewing some of the highlights concerning eating disorders at the recent proceedings at the annual meeting in Philadelphia of the American Psychiatric Association....The article was written by Heidi Dalzell |
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11th Annual Milestones Eating Disorder Recovery Retreat
Milestones in association with Renaissance Nutrition Center will again be hosting our annual Eating Disorder / Food Addiction Weekend Recovery Retreat the weekend of April 27th - 29th, 2012 in Ocean City, N.J. |
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Updated Research on the Addictive Aspects of Eating Disorders
Copy of an exhaustive summary of the most current research regarding the biological and psychological aspects of "Food Addiction" - Highlights the elements and dynamics of high glycemic foods and it's addictive effects on many people with eating disorders |
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Eating Disorders and "Cross-Addictions"
Below is an article replicated from a summary of the evidence supporting the addiction model and cross addiction phenomenon |
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Fatty Foods, Addiction, and Chemistry
Reprint from the NY Times |
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Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous [ABA] On-Line Meetings
The enclosed link will bring you to the on-line meeting schedule and phone list for the ABA [12-Step] support groups. It will also share links to explain the organization, how it functions, and what it offers for those with an eating disorder. |
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Addiction, A Brain Disesae - Including Eating Disorders
Mounting research over the past decade demonstrates the brain chemistry and dynamics all addictions [including eating disorders] have in common. |
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"I'll Quit Tomorrow" - Dealing with Co-Existing "Addictions"
A copy of a recent article written for "Addictionland" and addressing the phenomena of denial and procrastination as it relates to getting help with an eating disorder as well as any other co-occurring addiction. |
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Easting Disorder Recovery Retreat
Milestones and Renaissance Nutrition Center are hosting a weekend retreat May 20th-22nd in Cape May, N.J. |
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Conference - Food Addiction
The Society of Food Addiction Professionals will be hosting a 3-day conference in Houston this January, 2011... |
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What defines an Eating Disorder as an Addiction
Discussion of the American Psychiatric Association's criteria for substance dependency and addiction |
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Compulsive Overeating and Brain Chemistry
A reply to a question about how long someone needs to stay with a sugar-free or low glycemic food plan.... |
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Dopamine D2 Receptors and Eating Disorders
A recent flurry of research has demonstrated the addiction-like reward deficits (in the brain) - specifically a reduction in dopamine receptors - may explain the overeating behavior seen among many people with an eating disorder. |
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ANOREXIA NERVOSA
Anorexia Nervosa - Signs and Symptoms |
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COMPULSIVE OVEREATING
Some facts and a description of Compulsive Overeating... |
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BULIMIA
The following is a brief description of Bulimia and some statistics regarding incidence.... |
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BINGE EATING DISORDER
Binge Eating Disorder will officially be recognized by the American Psychiatric and Psychological Associations as an illness eligible for insurance reimbursement. What is binge eating disorder is dicussed below... |
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ABC NEWS Nightline - Food Addiction and Eating Disorders
ABC News has produced a program featuring one of the participants at Milestones prior to her establishing recovery from her eating disorder. |
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Group and Event Schedule 2010-2011
The following is a schedule of upcoming events and support groups sponsored by Milestones. All events are open to Milestones Alumni as well as anyone who may be interested in attending. |
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Milestones Eating Disorders Program on Facebook
Milestones Eating Disorders Program Facebook Pages |
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The Four Attributes of a Healthy Relationship
Defining what a "healthy" relationship is... |
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Dual Diagnosis and Eating Disorders
What does a "Dual Diagnosis" with an Eating Disorder mean? |
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Basics Of Recovery - S.E.R.F.
Basic Elements of Eating Disorder Treatment |
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ON-LINE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
On-line Information and Treatment Resources |
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Binge Drinking and Eating Disorders
"Drunkorexia"- Bulimia and Binge Drinking |
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Milestones Alumni Site
Alumni Page on Facebook |
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Milestones Yearly Retreat in Cape May and Upcoming events
Relevant Websites for Eating Disorders and Recovery |
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Chemical Dependency and Eating Disorders
What's the relationship between eating disorders and chemical dependencies? |
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On-Going Workshops. Events, and Support Groups
Milestones In Recovery sponsors on-going eating disorder support groups and workshops... |
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