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Understanding the Link Between Adderall Abuse and Eating Disorders

The brand name Adderell, is a combination of two substances known as dextroamphetamine and amphetamine. Adderall is a prescription medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adults.1 It is a central nervous system stimulant that works by changing certain hormone levels in the brain.2 Let’s look at the connection between […]

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Celebrating Milestones in Eating Disorder Recovery

When you are recovering from an eating disorder, you’ve got to celebrate your wins. In this blog post, we will walk you through some milestones worth recognizing. The Importance of Celebrating Milestones While Recovering From An Eating Disorder Recovery is really hard. Your eating disorder didn’t develop overnight, so it is going to take a

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The Role of Nutrition Therapy in Eating Disorder Recovery

You may have learned that nutrition therapy often plays a key role in eating disorder recovery. We know that you may have some uncertainty about what to expect during a nutrition session. In this article, we will walk you through the key components of nutrition therapy and why it is essential to healing your relationship

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Can You Develop ARFID After Childhood?

Picky eating is common among children and isn’t necessarily a red flag for an eating disorder on its own. However, extreme picky eating that persists throughout late childhood, adolescence, or adulthood is a sign of a more serious issue. Symptoms may look similar to those of anorexia but without a strong desire to change their

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