Compared to those diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, patients with bulimia nervosa are more likely to engage in

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Patients with bulimia nervosa are more likely to engage in alcohol and drug abuse compared to those diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. This is in part due to their binging and purging behaviour which can lead to a loss of control and attempts to numb emotions through substance use. While individuals with bulimia nervosa may engage in self-mutilating behaviours, this is not a defining feature of the disorder. Similarly, there is no evidence to suggest that they are more likely to engage in exhibitionistic or high-risk sexual behaviours.

Compared to Those Diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa, Patients with Bulimia