Deadly Effects of Anorexia Delray Beach FL

Obsession with calorie counting, taking laxatives and diet pills or diuretics (drugs that elevate the amount of urine excretion), sometimes bulimia (inducing vomiting after a meal) and excessive exercising are the most common signs of this disease; as is hiding food or lying about food consumption.

Advanced Recovery Center Inc
(877) 272-4673
1300 North West 17th Avenue
Delray Beach, FL
Hotline
(877) 272-4673
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Palm Partners Recovery Centers
(877) 711-4673
705 Linton Boulevard
Delray Beach, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men

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Wayside House Inc
(561) 278-0055
378 NE 6th Avenue
Delray Beach, FL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women

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Renaissance Institute of Palm Beach
(561) 241-7977
7000 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL
Hotline
(800) 678-2332
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Watershed of the Palm Beaches
(561) 417-9900
4905 High Ridge Road
Boynton Beach, FL
Hotline
(800) 861-1768
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Transformations Treatment Center
(888) 238-2171
14000 South Military Trail
Delray Beach, FL

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Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Bch Cnty
(561) 278-0000
400 South Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Family Behavioral Center Inc
(561) 637-2592
5850 West Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Atlantic Counseling Services
(561) 734-6100
200 Knuth Road
Boynton Beach, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Wellness Resource Center
(561) 995-7388
7940 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men

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Deadly Effects of Anorexia

In the modern world with fashion industry’s standards of beauty eating disorders are still on a balanced rise. “You can never be too thin” peer demands and daily magazine covers with ultra-thin models or stars make us only too conscious of our own flaws. What is not shown are the statistics: 20% of people with anorexia will end up dead. Anorexia nervosa, like most eating disorders, usually starts during puberty, but it can also affect adults and children. Recent studies indicate that the age of onset of anorexia is getting younger and younger, starting as early as 7 years of age. Though most commonly associated with teenage girls and adult women, it is estimated that 10% of reported cases of anorexia are boys and adult men. These numbers could be false, since anorexia is pegged as a “female disorder” and men might have difficulties admitting to the disease.People who have anorexia are obsessed with being thin and will usually go to any lengths to achieve and maintain this. They can’t see themselves through others’ eyes and often perceive themselves as fat. As a result, they will literally starve themselves in the name of “beauty”. Obsession with calorie counting, taking laxatives and diet pills or diuretics (drugs that elevate the amount of urine excretion), sometimes bulimia (inducing vomiting after a meal) and excessive exercising are the most common signs of this disease; as is hiding food or lying about food consumption. F...

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