Addicted to Food

Aired 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.

Aired 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.

Aired 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.

Aired 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.

Aired 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.

Aired 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.

Aired 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.

Aired 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.