Deadly Effects of Anorexia Park Hills MO

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.

SE Missouri Community Treatment Center
(573) 756-5749
5536 State Highway 32
Farmington, MO
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(573) 756-5749
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Gibson Recovery Center Inc
(573) 747-1811
400 North Washingtion Street
Farmington, MO
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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SE Missouri Community Treatment Center
(573) 438-6706
10071 Crescent Road
Potosi, MO
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(573) 438-6706
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Hannibal Council on Alc Drug Abuse
(573) 581-8828
1130 South Elmwood Street
Mexico, MO
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Family Counseling Center Inc
(417) 967-0174
1591 North Highway 63
Houston, MO
Hotline
(800) 356-5395
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients

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Pathways CBH Inc
(573) 756-6101
301 North Washington Street
Farmington, MO
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Gibson Recovery Center Inc
(573) 436-1390
512 East High Street
Potosi, MO
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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COMTREA Inc
(636) 931-2700x247
3343 Armbruster Road
DeSoto, MO
Hotline
(800) 811-4760
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Women

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Bridgeway Counseling Services Inc
(314) 652-4200
1027 South Vandeventer Avenue
Saint Louis, MO
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, 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

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Family Self Help Center Inc
(417) 782-1772
1809 Connor Avenue
Joplin, MO
Hotline
(417) 782-1772
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Residential beds for clients' children, DUI/DWI offenders

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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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