Deborah Thomas March 10, 2023 Addicts, Substance Use Disorder, Health What’s The Link? The Relationship Between Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders Deborah Thomas March 10, 2023 Addicts, Substance Use Disorder, Health Researchers have found up to 50% of people with an eating disorder diagnosis use illicit drugs or alcohol and an estimated 35% of people who are dependent on drugs or alcohol have an eating disorder.