Primary short-term goal for treating binge-eating disorder

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What is the primary short-term goal for treating binge-eating disorder? Stabilize serotonin levels through the use of medication, reduce or eliminate any comorbid depression, and implement cognitive-behavioral therapy to stabilize mental and emotional state. Abolish bingeing episodes and develop alternative coping strategies to binge-episode triggers. Use desensitization techniques with food and associated binge and/or restriction triggers to eliminate dysfunctional feeding patterns, and implement cognitive-behavioral therapy to stabilize emotional and mental state.

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