Stimulant Use in the Context of Eating Disorder Treatment: A Case Study of a Patient With Co-Occurring ADHD and an Eating Disorder

Adia Meyer, Camilla MJ Day, Kate Tchanturia, Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, s College London, Department of Eating Disorders, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Ilia State University

Clinical Case Studies

Published online on January 31, 2026

Abstract

Clinical Case Studies, Volume 25, Issue 3, Page 198-211, June 2026.
Individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk of developing eating disorders (EDs) compared to the general population. Methylphenidate is a common first-line pharmacological treatment for ADHD and has been explored ...