Drunkorexia: A new term and diagnostic criteria. Issue 7 (3rd October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thompson-Memmer, Carly; Glassman, Tavis; Diehr, Aaron
• Is Part Of: Journal of American college health. Volume 67:Issue 7(2019)
• Page Start: 620
• Page End: 626
• Publication Date: 2019-10-03
• Subjects: College students -- disordered eating -- drunkorexia -- high-risk drinking; College students -- Health and hygiene -- United States -- Periodicals; College students -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; College students -- Mental health -- Periodicals; Universities and colleges -- Health promotion services -- Periodicals; 362.10883781980973
• DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2018.1500470
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0744-8481

Abstract

Abstract: Individuals who restrict their caloric intake and/or exercise excessively to mitigate the calories from alcohol consumption may suffer from an eating disorder, substance abuse disorder, or both. While the term "drunkorexia" has been used in both academic articles and popular culture, issues persist with respect to diagnosing and treating this condition. Classifying the behavior as a subcategory of Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders (OSFED) would provide patients with an increased likelihood of receiving insurance coverage for this condition. A consistent definition of this behavior and a more medically accurate/appropriate term—such as "alcoholimia"—are both needed to advance treatment and prevention efforts.