Medical Sciences Bulletin

In the subsequent viewpoint, the Medical Sciences Bulletin states that people with low levels of serotonin—a brain chemical that regulates mood—are at risk of developing eating disorders. Consequently, the author argues, drugs that boost levels of serotonin, called selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), can successfully treat these disorders. In particular, SSRIs have proven to be effective in reducing the bingeing and vomiting episodes of bulimic patients. The Medical Sciences Bulletin is an Internet journal of pharmacology and therapeutics.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. Why do people with low levels of serotonin overeat, in the author’s view"

2. How have anorexics responded to drug therapy, as stated by the Medical Sciences Bulletin"

3. What proof does the author offer that bulimic patients respond well to drug treatment"

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