Methamphetamine use and disordered eating: a case study of an understudied phenomenon.

Christina J Duval, Ane A Balkchyan, Ani Sarkisyan, Eric R Pedersen, Jason M Nagata, Talene Keshishian, Stuart B Murray

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Christina J DuvalDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Southern California, 2250 Alcazar Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA.

Ane A BalkchyanDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Southern California, 2250 Alcazar Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA.

Ani SarkisyanDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Southern California, 2250 Alcazar Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA.

Eric R PedersenDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Southern California, 2250 Alcazar Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA.

Jason M NagataDepartment of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.

Talene KeshishianDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Southern California, 2250 Alcazar Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA.

Stuart B MurrayDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Southern California, 2250 Alcazar Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA. stuartmu@usc.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5588-2915

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Abstract

purposeLittle is known about co-occurring eating disorder (ED) psychopathology and methamphetamine use. Even less is known about the precise nature of how ED symptom profiles and methamphetamine use interact and influence treatment-related practices. The purpose of this study is to report a case study of a patient with co-occuring ED psychopathology and methamphetamine use.

methodWe present the case of a White woman in her mid-30s with a long history of body image-related worries and methamphetamine use. She presented for psychiatric assessment initially for methamphetamine addiction and paranoid psychotic symptom treatment, but also reported significant weight and shape concerns.

resultsOver the duration of approximately 1 year of treatment, this patient experienced a reduction in her methamphetamine use, but an increased concern around how abstinence may portend weight gain. She reported that a return to methamphetamine use was underpinned by a drive to manage her weight.

conclusionWith increasing evidence documenting the elevated co-occurrence of methamphetamine use and ED symptomatology, this case report highlights the potential mechanisms by which these respective psychopathologies may be exacerbate the other, rendering both increased risk of relapse, and body dissatisfaction. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, case study.

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Feeding and Eating DisordersMethamphetaminePsychotic DisordersBody ImageFemaleHumansMethamphetamineDisordered eatingEating disorderMethamphetamine useSubstance use disorder

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PMID35201545

DOI10.1007/s40519-022-01380-z

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