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.

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Documentary
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First Aired on

Apr 05, 2011

1 seaons till May 24, 2011

Popularity: 3.7233
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Networks
(US)
Production

Tijuana Entertainment

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: You're Not Ready to Go Home

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 8 episodes

Season 1

Aired

8 Episodes
  • Episode 1Welcome to Treatment42 min

    Determined to turn their lives around, eight people suffering from serious eating disorders check in to the Shades of Hope recovery center in Texas.

  • Episode 2Exposed42 min

    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.

  • Episode 3If It's Not One Thing, It's Your Mother42 min

    Tennie explains that addiction always goes back to childhood. On a field trip, clients photograph things that remind them of their higher power.

  • Episode 4I Have A Right to Be Angry!42 min

    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.

  • Episode 5Relapse42 min

    Someone has relapsed, but finding out who needs the extra help is a challenge. Everyone thinks DeJuaii's constant joy is a defensive mask.

Crew & Team

John Foy

Executive Producer

Troy Searer

Executive Producer

Annie Price

Co-Executive Producer