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Not eating before a big night out might be common for some students, but for others, it's the epidemic of drunkorexia

Abstract:
It's not a new phenomenon, but it has a new name.

Drunkorexia, according to a New York Times article released March 2, is shorthand for "a disturbing blend of behaviors: self-imposed starvation or bingeing and purging, combined with alcohol abuse."

"It's a vicious cycle," said Dessa Bergen-Cico, health and wellness professor at Syracuse University....

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posted 4/08/08 @ 11:47 AM EST

There has been a recent onslaught of "-orexia" terms that aim to define behaviors associated with eating disorders. More of a cultural phenomenon than medical term, these "-orexia" words don't diagnose or treat an eating disorder, but they have brought to light issues that may otherwise be overlooked. For more glossary definitions & to stay educated about eating disorders, visit our CED Blog: http://eatingdisorder.org/blog/.

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