Abstract
The case of a young female patient with onset of anorexia nervosa at 14 and subsequent development of dependence on opiate drugs is reported. Her positive family history for opiate dependence and the relationship between her eating behavior and the use of opiate agonists or antagonists are highlighted. Implications of this case for the treatment of eating disorders with opiate antagonists are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 453-456 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | International Journal of Eating Disorders |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1990 |