PURPOSE: Determinants of morbid obesity are complex and numerous, yet understanding the neurobiological underpinnings improves our knowledge of this serious issue. Emerging science supports a comparison of disordered eating with other addictive substances. DESIGN AND METHODS: The study used a sub-analysis of a cross-sectional study of nurses in a state-monitoring program. FINDINGS: A study of 173 participants in a state-monitoring program for impaired nurses revealed that 14% (n= 25) had undergone bariatric surgery. Of these, 17 developed an addiction after surgery. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Evidence suggests that some individuals may require additional treatment, similar to those with pharmacological addictions.
PURPOSE: Determinants of morbid obesity are complex and numerous, yet understanding the neurobiological underpinnings improves our knowledge of this serious issue. Emerging science supports a comparison of disordered eating with other addictive substances. DESIGN AND METHODS: The study used a sub-analysis of a cross-sectional study of nurses in a state-monitoring program. FINDINGS: A study of 173 participants in a state-monitoring program for impaired nurses revealed that 14% (n= 25) had undergone bariatric surgery. Of these, 17 developed an addiction after surgery. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Evidence suggests that some individuals may require additional treatment, similar to those with pharmacological addictions.
Authors: Valentina Ivezaj; Stephen C Benoit; Jon Davis; Scott Engel; Celia Lloret-Linares; James E Mitchell; M Yanina Pepino; Ann M Rogers; Kristine Steffen; Stephanie Sogg Journal: Curr Psychiatry Rep Date: 2019-08-13 Impact factor: 5.285
Authors: Christine E Spadola; Eric F Wagner; Frank R Dillon; Mary Jo Trepka; Nestor De La Cruz-Munoz; Sarah E Messiah Journal: Alcohol Clin Exp Res Date: 2015-08-04 Impact factor: 3.455