International Conference of Eating Disorders March 27-29, 2014 in New York City

Dr. Timothy Brewerton and Dr. Amy Baker Dennis have compiled an academic textbook titled "Eating Disorders, Addictions, and Substance Use Disorders: Research, Clinical, and Treatment Perspectives" which is currently in press through Springer Publishing. The aim of the textbook is to propose treatment modalities that address eating disorders and substance use disorders simultaneously, and is intended for both eating disorder and addiction professionals. Traditionally, these disorders have been addressed separately but experts are beginning to see a need to address them concurrently. David A. Wiss, MS, RDN, CPT, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, is the primary contributor of a chapter titled "Nutrition Therapy for Eating Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, and Addictions" where the topic of Food Addiction is examined in connection to Binge Eating Disorder as well as substance abuse. Dr. Brewerton and Dr. Dennis will be conducting a workshop on topics related to co-occurring eating and substance use disorders and will be presenting new information at the International Conference on Eating Disorders March 27-29, 2014 in New York City. The Keynote Speaker at this highly acclaimed event is award-winning journalist Frank Bruni who will be discussing Food Addiction. The topic of Food Addiction has gained significant attention since the validation of the Yale Food Addiction Scale in 2008, and 2014 marks the year that Food Addiction becomes a widely accepted mainstream topic.