The Interplay of Substance Misuse and Disordered Eating Practices in the Lives of Young Women— Christine Dennstedt

Many young women struggle with problems of substance misuse and disordered eating practices. However, programs and ways of working when both issues are present are not common. This article explores the similarities and interplays of substance misuse and disordered eating, drawing on interviews with young women, and discusses some implications for therapy and residential programs.