Eating Disorders & Substance Use
Restoring Health, Balance, and Self-Compassion
Eating disorders and substance use often develop together — both driven by the need to regain control, escape pain, or cope with deep emotional distress. Our Eating Disorders & Substance Use program provides specialized dual-diagnosis treatment that addresses both conditions at their roots.
At Miracles Recovery, we help clients rebuild a healthy relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves while breaking free from addiction. Our multidisciplinary approach combines clinical care, psychiatry, and holistic therapies for full emotional and physical healing.
The Connection Between Eating Disorders and Addiction
Eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder often coexist with substance use disorders. Both involve unhealthy attempts to manage anxiety, shame, trauma, or depression. Over time, substances and food behaviors reinforce one another, deepening the cycle of dependency and self-criticism.
Alcohol use with bulimia or binge eating
Stimulant misuse (Adderall, cocaine) for appetite suppression
Opioid use to numb emotional pain
Sedatives or marijuana to cope with guilt, anxiety, or body image issues
Signs of Co-Occurring Eating and Substance Disorders
- Compulsive exercise or restrictive eating patterns
- Bingeing or purging combined with alcohol or drug use
- Body image obsession and self-critical thoughts
- Secrecy or shame around eating and substance behaviors
- Fatigue, malnutrition, or frequent illness
- Emotional withdrawal or social avoidance
Comprehensive Dual-Diagnosis Treatment
Our clinicians and psychiatric providers collaborate to create a personalized plan that treats both addiction and disordered eating simultaneously.
Core components include:
Medical and Nutritional Support
Supervised care to restore physical health safely.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Identifies and replaces distorted thought patterns around food, body image, and control.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Builds emotional regulation and self-acceptance.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Processes painful experiences that contribute to self-destructive behaviors.
Family Therap
Educates and unites loved ones in healthy support practices.
Holistic Healing
Incorporates mindfulness, relaxation, and nutrition to support brain and body health.
Levels of Care
Treatment for eating disorders and substance use is available through every level of care at Miracles Recovery:
Partial Hospitalization Program
Comprehensive daily therapy and medical oversight.
Intensive Outpatient Program
Flexible schedules for continued structure and accountability.
Outpatient Treatment
Ongoing therapy, nutrition counseling, and relapse prevention.
Benefits of Integrated Treatment
- Improved nutrition and physical strength
- Restored emotional balance and self-esteem
- Decreased anxiety and compulsive behaviors
- Reduced cravings and relapse risk
- Healthier body image and self-compassion
- Stronger coping and communication skills
Why Clients Choose Miracles Recovery
- Dual-licensed clinicians experienced in eating disorder and addiction recovery
- Integration of therapy, psychiatry, nutrition, and holistic healing
- Safe, supportive environment promoting body acceptance and self-trust
- Day and evening scheduling for accessibility
- In-network insurance and transparent costs
- Lifelong alumni support network
What To Expect
Comprehensive medical and psychological evaluation.
Custom treatment plan integrating therapy, nutrition, and psychiatry.
Regular therapy and nutrition sessions for body and emotional recovery.
Skill-building for self-awareness, emotional resilience
Aftercare planning for sustained health and confidence.