Eating Disorders Widespread among Children Jackson MI

Children who are compulsive eaters are usually using food to help them deal with feelings of anger, sadness, hurt, loneliness, abandonment, fear and pain. There are many serious complications of anorexia, including fainting from low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, being intolerant to cold, constipation, and decreased energy, changes in mood, anemia.

Victory Clinical Services III
(517) 784-2929
1949 Lansing Avenue
Jackson, MI
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Family Service and Childrens Aid
(517) 787-7920
330 West Michigan Avenue
Jackson, MI
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Substance abuse
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Family Service and Childrens Aid
(517) 782-9905
817 West High Street
Jackson, MI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Pregnant/postpartum women, Women

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Department of Veteran Affairs
(269) 966-5600x35682
5500 Armstrong Road
Battle Creek, MI
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Men
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Catholic Human Services Inc
(989) 356-6385
154 South Ripley Boulevard
Alpena, MI
Hotline
(800) 420-7506
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Bridgeway Center of Foote Hospital
(517) 783-2732
323 West Michigan Avenue
Jackson, MI
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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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Washington Way Recovery Center
(517) 782-4001
2424 West Washington Street
Jackson, MI
Hotline
(517) 789-5971
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
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
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Substance Abuse Prevention Group of
(517) 629-9210
101 North Albion Street
Albion, MI
Hotline
(517) 629-9210
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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Perspectives of Troy PC
(248) 244-8644
888 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders

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Westside Mental Health Services
(734) 513-8295
32932 West Warren Road
Westland, MI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Eating Disorders Widespread among Children

Anorexia nervosa and Bulimia are generally used to refer Eating disorders. Each and every factor that plays a variety of role in predisposing, precipitating, or perpetuating the problem are often recognized by Eating disorders. Anorexia nervosa compulsive eating are the most common among such young children, but there are cases of bulimia being reported. It is usually begins at the age of fourteen or fifteen, with another peak in incidence in eighteen year olds. It is estimated that 40% of nine year olds have already dieted and we are beginning to see four and five year olds expressing the need to diet. It’s a shame that children so young are being robbed of their childhoods. Children raised in a dysfunctional family are at a higher risk for developing an eating disorder.In a home where physical or abuse is taking place, the child may turn to an eating disorder to gain a sense of control. Children may also develop eating disorders as a way of dealing with the many emotions that they feel, especially if they are raised in a home that does not allow feelings to be expressed. Children who are compulsive eaters are usually using food to help them deal with feelings of anger, sadness, hurt, loneliness, abandonment, fear and pain. There are many serious complications of anorexia, including fainting from low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, being intolerant to cold, constipation, and decreased energy, changes in mood, anemia, kidney failure and osteoporosis (brittle bo...

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