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Drunkorexia: Starving for a drink
Binge drinking and eating disorders are rife on college campuses. The combination of disordered eating practices and binge drinking behavior, “starving all day to drink at night,” can cause a range of health problems.
Young women (and some men) beginning their college experience are concerned about body image and may worry about gaining the “freshmen 15.” They might engage in calorie-sparing eating or even go so far as to fast prior to weekend drinking parties with the hope of not gaining weight.
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