Addicted to Food

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.

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First Aired

2011-04-05
Last Aired

2011-05-24
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Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

8
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

OWN

Keywords:

addiction eating disorder

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Season 1

1. Welcome to Treatment

Determined to turn their lives around, eight people suffering from serious eating disorders check in t...More

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

42mins 2011-04-05

2. Exposed

The real work begins as the clients settle in and begin facing their biggest fears. Tennie gently help...More

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.Less

42mins 2011-04-12

3. 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 thin...More

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

42mins 2011-04-19

4. I Have A Right to Be Angry!

The group makes dolls of themselves as children to help them express their feelings. Amy's struggle le...More

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.Less

42mins 2011-04-26

5. Relapse

Someone has relapsed, but finding out who needs the extra help is a challenge. Everyone thinks DeJuaii...More

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

42mins 2011-05-03

6. Guess Who's Coming to Family Week

Family week is approaching and the clients are suffering anxiety. Layne's devastated that her family w...More

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.Less