What is ‘Drunkorexia’?
How is it affecting the lives of emerging adults?
Check out this article to the discover the answers.
Here are some notes from the article:
1. A survey of 1,184 of them found that during the previous three months, 80 percent had engaged in at least one of the following drunkorexic behaviors. While they do mention research, I would like to know more about this research. The behaviors listed in which 80% are participating could be mild or more severe. For example, the third behavior could refer to cutting back on calories simply because you know you will be drinking. I know many people who do this regularly, but it is not at an unhealthy level.
2. The second behavior in the research links this behavior to eating disorders. Eating disorders are common on college campuses. Here are some articles on that topic:
- Eating Disorders – a Co-traveler on my daughter’s journey.
- Eating Disorders – a few facts about how they affect emerging adults.
- Man versus Food Host and eating disorders
3. The article states that one way to solve this problem is education. Emerging adults and parents need education about alcohol. One important fact to know is that not everyone is participating in the drinking scene. “They always think that everyone else is drinking more than they are,” she said. “And while 40 percent are engaging in heavy drinking, there are 60 percent who are not. In fact, there are 20 percent who are abstaining.”
EA Resources seeks to promote research among emerging adults, and educate parents and churches about the lives of emerging adults. If we can help your community learn how to minister to emerging adults, contact Dr. Boyd.
