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Addicted to Food

  • 2011
  • Ended
  • Documentary
  • ~42m / ep
  • 1 season

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.

Latest: Season 1 · 2011

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  1. E1. Welcome to Treatment

    Apr 5, 2011 · 42m

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

  2. E2. Exposed

    Apr 12, 2011 · 42m

    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.

  3. E3. If It's Not One Thing, It's Your Mother

    Apr 19, 2011 · 42m

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

  4. E4. I Have A Right to Be Angry!

    Apr 26, 2011 · 42m

    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.

  5. E5. Relapse

    May 3, 2011 · 42m

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

  6. E6. Guess Who's Coming to Family Week

    May 17, 2011 · 42m

    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.

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