Addicted to Food
AL2011•42m
Documentary
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.
Production
Tijuana Entertainment
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 5, 2011
Last Aired
May 24, 2011
Networks
OWN
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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Welcome to Treatment
Air date: 2011-04-05
Determined to turn their lives around, eight people suffering from serious eating disorders check in to the Shades of Hope recovery center in Texas.
E2
Exposed
Air date: 2011-04-12
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.
E3
If It's Not One Thing, It's Your Mother
Air date: 2011-04-19
Tennie explains that addiction always goes back to childhood. On a field trip, clients photograph things that remind them of their higher power.
E4
I Have A Right to Be Angry!
Air date: 2011-04-26
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.
E5
Relapse
Air date: 2011-05-03
Someone has relapsed, but finding out who needs the extra help is a challenge. Everyone thinks DeJuaii's constant joy is a defensive mask.
E6
Guess Who's Coming to Family Week
Air date: 2011-05-17
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.
E7
Family Week
Air date: 2011-05-24
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.
E8
You're Not Ready to Go Home
Air date: 2011-05-24
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.
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