Daily Archives: September 22, 2010

Eating Disorders (EDs) and Substance Use Disorders (SUDs): Shared and Causal Etiology

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

The etiologies of both Eating Disorders (EDs) and Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) are perceived to be complex and multidimensional in nature.  No simple etiological path is indicated in either category.  Many contemporary theories “implicate a ‘collision’ among biological factors (e.g., … Continue reading →

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Sexual Dysfunction vs. Sexual Disorder

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

A “dysfunction” is literally defined as an abnormality or disturbance of function.  (Colman, 2009, p. 232)  It may also be defined as abnormal or unhealthy interpersonal behavior or interactions.  (Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary [MWOD], 2010)  Specifically, sexual dysfunctions are defined as … Continue reading →

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Anorexia

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

Like so many other mental disorders, eating disorders project people who are really “out of balance.”  I don’t think anyone would be an obesity advocate… after all; obesity presents as many or more health problems as being overly thin.  In … Continue reading →

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