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.
Cast: Tennie McCarty
Season 1
8 episodes
- 1. Welcome to TreatmentDetermined to turn their lives around, eight people suffering from serious eating disorders check in to the Shades of Hope recovery center in Texas.ALCC42minApr 5, 2011
- 2. ExposedThe 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.ALCC42minApr 12, 2011
- 3. If It's Not One Thing, It's Your MotherTennie explains that addiction always goes back to childhood. On a field trip, clients photograph things that remind them of their higher power.ALCC42minApr 19, 2011
- 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 leads to a crisis for her and the staff.ALCC42minApr 26, 2011
- 5. RelapseSomeone has relapsed, but finding out who needs the extra help is a challenge. Everyone thinks DeJuaii's constant joy is a defensive mask.ALCC42minMay 3, 2011
- 6. Guess Who's Coming to Family WeekFamily 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.ALCC42minMay 17, 2011
- 7. Family WeekAt family week, DeJuaii comes out to her mother, Elizabeth confronts her father's coldness, and Amy's family accuses her of playing the victim.ALCC42minMay 24, 2011
- 8. You're Not Ready to Go HomeAt 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.ALCC42minMay 24, 2011
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- John Foy, Troy Searer
- Cast
- Tennie McCarty
- Studio
- Tijuana Entertainment
Maturity rating
ALCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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