Author : Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
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ISBN 13 : 9781927467763
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (677 download)
Book Synopsis When Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse Problems Collide by : Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
Download or read book When Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse Problems Collide written by Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The development of an eating disorder and substance abuse within the same person is more common at about age 16 and older. [...] Disordered Eating eating disorders Disordered eating refers to the Eating disorders are diagnosed ways in which people relate to when the symptoms of disordered food and weight that cause eating meet the clinical criteria physical and emotional problems. [...] Prevention Because eating disorders and substance abuse are more common later in adolescence (about age 16), when attitudes are more entrenched, the prevention and early identification of problems related Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse. [...] Page 4 When Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse Problems Collide to disordered eating and substance use are important during the earlier stages of a youth's development. [...] Prevention efforts might include: • Building protective factors in children and youth, such as supporting the development of a healthy self-concept and body image, as well as coping and problem solving skills; • Encouraging critical thinking about media and societal messages and what they convey about physical appearance and substance use; and • Working with families to improve family functioning.