Kamila Cass, PhD, CEDS, Clinical Psychologist at ACUTE, discusses the intersection of eating disorders and alcohol consumption, drunkorexia, the risks of drinking while having a severe eating disorder and options for treatment.
The ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders and Severe Malnutrition was founded by Dr. Philip Mehler, MD, FACP, FED, CEDS, a world-renowned expert in the treatment of eating disorders. ACUTE is a hospital-based, medical stabilization unit treating only patients who are experiencing severe, uncomfortable and life-threatening medical complications from an eating disorder or severe malnutrition. Patients receive around-the-clock care from expert doctors and nurses, as well as a multidisciplinary team including occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, psychiatry, and dietary. This comprehensive approach addresses the individual’s physical and behavioral recovery needs and prepares the individual to seek further treatment after medical stabilization.