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Addicted to Food

Addicted to Food

2011•42m•AL•Documentary
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Eight people with eating disorders struggle through a 42-day treatment program at Shades of Hope, an extremely difficult rehab center near Abilene, Texas. Maverick therapist Tennie McCarty uses unorthodox methods and a tough-love approach, asking her clients to confront the painful issues in their lives that have led them to use food as an escape.

StatusEnded
Runtime42m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 5, 2011

Episodes

E142m

Welcome to Treatment

Determined to turn their lives around, eight people suffering from serious eating disorders check in to the Shades of Hope recovery center in Texas.

Apr 5, 2011

E242m

Exposed

The real work begins as the clients settle in and begin facing their biggest fears. Tennie gently helps when Tinisha feels that she can't go on.

Apr 12, 2011

E342m

If It's Not One Thing, It's Your Mother

Tennie explains that addiction always goes back to childhood. On a field trip, clients photograph things that remind them of their higher power.

Apr 19, 2011

E442m

I Have A Right to Be Angry!

The group makes dolls of themselves as children to help them express their feelings. Amy's struggle leads to a crisis for her and the staff.

Apr 26, 2011

E542m

Relapse

Someone has relapsed, but finding out who needs the extra help is a challenge. Everyone thinks DeJuaii's constant joy is a defensive mask.

May 3, 2011

E642m

Guess Who's Coming to Family Week

Family week is approaching and the clients are suffering anxiety. Layne's devastated that her family won't come, and Amy tries to let go of her anger.

May 17, 2011

E742m

Family Week

At family week, DeJuaii comes out to her mother, Elizabeth confronts her father's coldness, and Amy's family accuses her of playing the victim.

May 24, 2011

E842m

You're Not Ready to Go Home

At the end of six weeks, each client must decide what to do with the staff's recommendation about going home or staying in treatment longer.

May 24, 2011

Actors

Tennie McCarty

Herself - Therapist

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