Q.) What is drunkorexia?
Drunkorexia is the recognized term that refers to modifying eating behaviors for the planned caloric intake of alcohol or to increase the effects of consuming alcohol. Some researchers have used the term more broadly to include not only food restriction, but also excessive exercise before or after drinking.
Q.) How many people have eating disorders and misuse alcohol?
According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, up to:
- 50% of individuals with eating disorders misuse alcohol
- 35% of individuals who misuse or are dependent on alcohol have also had eating disorders
Many people who struggle with eating disorders also struggle with substance use, most significantly seen alongside bulimia or binge eating disorder. Those struggling with substance use and an eating disorder simultaneously should seek to receive comprehensive treatment from specialists to address both issues.
Q.) How many young adults have drunkorexia?
Research shows 26% of young adults practice drunkorexic behavior as a weight-management method. Binge drinking on an empty stomach has become more typical among college-age men and women. Many of them do not perceive drunkorexic behavior to be abnormal or dangerous.
Q.) What are the risks of drunkorexic behavior?
Consuming alcohol while in a state of malnourishment can raise the risk of experiencing negative effects from drinking. Consistent drunkorexic behavior could lead to chronic illnesses and health problems over time, including:
- Liver damage
- Heart damage
- Brain damage
- Cognitive impairment
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Substance use disorders
- Advanced eating disorders
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Article by: Nicole Miller & Hollie Higgins
Reformatted for blog by: Amy Miller, MBA & Julie K. Ballard
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- National Eating Disorders Association. Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders. Retrieved from https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/substance-abuse-and-eating-disorders on 2021, February 18
- Heather Grey. Skipping Meals for a Cocktail: Why ‘Drunkorexia’ Is Terrible for Your Health. Posted on January 17, 2019. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/health-news/concerns-grow-over-drunkorexia#Prevention-programs-are-needed on 2021, February 18 Addiction Center. Jeffery Juergens. Drunkorexia: The Dangers of Cutting Calories for Alcohol. Posted on June 09, 2015. Retrieved from https://www.addictioncenter.com/community/drunkorexia-dangers-cutting-calories-alcohol/ on 2021, February 18
