Drunkorexia: What is it? Why is it so dangerous?

Even if it is not an official, the term “drunkorexia” is used to describe the replacement of meals with alcohol. The term is used for behaviors such as skipping meals, exercising excessively and removing food from the body as a way of not consuming too many calories when consuming alcohol. Although drunkorexia has not been officially recognized as an eating disorder or as an alcohol abuse disorder, the term is widely used by the medical community, which deals with eating disorders and mental health. Drunkorexia has become a popular trend among young adults who enjoy socializing and want to maintain a slim figure. A study found that 8 out of 10 students, many of them men, had at least one drunkorexia-related behavior. Other studies have shown that about 30% of women in their 20’s skip meals to they can drink more.

What drunkorexia causes

-Drinking on an empty stomach increases the alcohol content in the blood faster -Can lead to dangerous alcohol-related behaviors, such as driving and violent attacks -Dehydration -Reduction of essential vitamins in the body -Higher risk of excessive alcohol consumption -Higher chances of developing eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, overeating disorder or bulimia nervosa -Black outs -Alcohol poisoning -Hypoglycemia -Alcohol-related brain damage -Improves the external appearance by accelerating the aging process. The skin becomes pale and prone to acne, nails and hair are brittle and thin -Dizziness, bloating and constipation Giota Florou source: centerfordiscovery.com Recent Articles