Drunkorexia 101: Increasing Alcohol’s Effects Through Diet and Exercise Behaviors
"Drunkorexia refers to a complex pattern of drinking-related behaviors that take place before, during, and after a drinking event," explained Dipali V. Rinker, a research assistant professor in the department of psychology at the University of Houston. "College students appear to engage in these behaviors to increase alcohol effects or reduce alcohol-related calories by engaging in bulimic-type or diet/exercising/calorie/restricted eating behaviors." Rinker will present this research at the 39th Annual Research Society on Alcoholism in New Orleans June 25-29, 2016. Rinker said there are a number of consequences. "Potential outcomes may include less inhibition that could lead to more negative alcohol-related consequences," she said. "Additionally, restricting caloric intake to those from alcohol could lead to vitamin depletion, as it may keep the individual from eating more nutrient-dense foods." Rinker said her research is designed to flesh...