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Treatment
Treatment of AN typically consists of restoring the individual to a healthy weight and addressing thoughts and behaviors which are related to the eating disorder. It may involve re-nutrition, psychotherapy, nutritional counseling, and medication.

Literature reviews of existing research indicate that evidence supporting AN treatment is lacking. A systematic review of AN treatment efficacy studies by Bulik et al. (2007) found that evidence supporting medications, medications and behavioral interventions, and behavioral interventions alone in adults is weak. There is moderately strong evidence suggesting that behavioral interventions may be helpful for adolescents. In particular, adolescents may benefit from family therapy. Clinical trials investigating AN treatment suffer from high rates of attrition, as key features of AN (e.g., denial, fear of weight gain) may contribute to low motivation for remaining in treatment.

More severe cases of AN may be treated in inpatient settings, which are equipped to manage the re-nutrition process and provide medical monitoring. Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs may provide intermediate levels of treatment intensity to assist individuals in the transition from intensive care to outpatient care after weight restoration.

Local Treatment Resources
http://www.med.unc.edu/psych/eatingdisorders
 * UNC Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders:

Neurosciences Hospital

101 Manning Drive

CB #7160

Chapel Hill, NC 27599

(919) 966-7012

http://www.dukehealth.org/services/eating_disorders/about
 * Duke Center for Eating Disorders:

Pavilion East at Lakeview

2608 Erwin Road

Suite 300

Durham, NC 27705

(919) 668-0398

Internet Resources

 * National Eating Disorders Association: http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/treatment
 * National Institute of Mental Health: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders/index.shtml