Deadly Effects of Anorexia Fort Valley GA

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.

Phoenix Center Behavioral Health Servs
(478) 825-6499
410 East Church Street
Fort Valley, GA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Private Clinic North
(706) 861-6458
822 Chickamauga Avenue
Rossville, GA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
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Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Russian

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Grady Health System
(404) 616-3970
48-50 Coca Cola Place SE
Atlanta, GA
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women

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Serenity Farm
(229) 931-2501
696 McMath Mill Road
Americus, GA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children, Criminal justice clients

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STAND Inc
(404) 288-4668
4319 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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GPA Treatment of Macon Inc
(478) 788-0066
6132 Hawkinsville Road
Macon, GA
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women

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Pathways Carroll County
(770) 836-6678
153 Independence Drive
Carrollton, GA
Hotline
(888) 338-9048
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Highland Rivers Community Servs Board
(706) 233-9023
43 Chateau Court SE
Rome, GA
Hotline
(800) 493-1932
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Substance Abuse Recovery Center
(229) 732-5276x12
201 Villa Nova Street
Cuthbert, GA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients

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Toxicology Associates of North Georgia
(770) 214-9788
2536 Carrollton Villa Rica Highway
Carrollton, GA
Hotline
(770) 214-9788
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women

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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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