[wideminded]

It’s a mental disorder characterized most notably by poor self-image and a distorted view of one’s body.

Having been observing people with anorexia for much of my life, I'd say that there's more to it than that.

There are myriad drugs on the market to help these people, if they so choose.

That's BS. There is currently no drug that can cure anorexia. And anyway, the point is that they don't choose.

Look at some of these Indian people who claim to live 100 years eating little more than some berries ...

People like that are lying.

[rarestia]

That's BS. There is currently no drug that can cure anorexia. And anyway, the point is that they don't choose.

I made no mention of a cure for anorexia. I said there are myriad drugs on the market to HELP these people.

Off-label usage of drugs such as anti-depressants, anti-anxiety meds, and in rare cases, anti-psychotics have documented utility for people with eating disorders. There is anecdotal that pharmaceutical marijuana (i.e. Marinol) can provide relief to those who wish to stop. However, and I stress this, it has to be by their own cognition, which happens more often that some people seem to think.