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Is anorexia, or eating less/controlling also an addiction?

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Maybe: Anorexia and other eating disorders are often treated using an addictions model. The cause of eating disorders are arguable. However, the addictions model of treating these problems are often successful.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 2/17/2013

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