Drunkorexia a new problem

​It is not unusual for women to share that they added an extra mile to their morning jog every time they decide to indulge in drinking and keep a balanced diet. For some, however, that simply is not enough, and more extreme measures, such as starvation, are used to drink even more. This process is part of being in control of calorie intake. This colloquialism for self-imposed starvation and/or purging, mixed with alcohol abuse is known as “drunkorexia,” and it has become a growing trend especially in young women.                              
A study published in “Australian Psychologist”, showed that roughly 60% of female undergrads have frequently engaged in, “Various disordered eating, and other extreme weight-control behaviors,” so that they may continue to drink more. Some of the common behaviors included skipping meals, purging after binging on drinks, and even exercising right after a drinking event. The main cause for drunkorexia has been closely associated with today’s body-conscious culture. We live in a culture where women want to stay thin but drink more. Thus, the behaviors of drunkorexia can have a lasting effect on the body. This behavior on a regular basis is associated with higher risk of chronic health harms such as liver and heart disease, says eating disorder specialist Rhiannon Lambert.

Australian Psychologist "Drunkorexia: why so man young women are skipping meals to save calories for alcohol" 

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