Deadly Effects of Anorexia Utica MI

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.

Macomb Family Services Inc
(586) 254-5660
45445 Mound Road
Shelby Township, MI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Counseling and Evaluation PLLC
(586) 781-8400
53950 Van Dyke Avenue
Shelby Township, MI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Polish

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Eastwood Clinics
(248) 844-6234
3950 South Rochester Road
Rochester Hills, MI
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders

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Oakland Family Services
(248) 853-0750
130 Hampton Circle
Rochester Hills, MI
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, French, Hindi

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Henry Ford McComb
(586) 263-2760
43411 Garfield Road
Clinton Township, MI
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Tina M Persha
(586) 254-7774
52188 Van Dyke Street
Shelby Township, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Debra L Gainor MA LLP
(586) 254-7774x3
52188 Van Dyke Street
Shelby Township, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Metro Family Support Counseling PC
(586) 274-4394
39393 Van Dyke Avenue
Sterling Heights, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Henry Ford Behavioral Health Services
(586) 226-7007
42633 Garfield Road
Clinton Township, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Catholic Services of MaComb
(586) 416-2300
15945 Canal Street
Clinton Township, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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Adolescents, Women, Criminal justice clients

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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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