bingeing


bingeing

 [binj´ing] engaging in a binge, especially of eating.

bingeing

A generic term for any prolonged period—hours to days—in which an addict ingests increased amounts of cocaine, crack, alcohol or another abuse substance, often without rest. Animal models for cocaine abuse become “bingers”; given unlimited access, rats “binge” to death within 2 weeks, and die of cardiorespiratory failure.