Eating Disorders Widespread among Children New Paltz NY

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.

Child and Family Guidance Center
(845) 691-9191
106 Vineyard Avenue
Highland, NY
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(845) 691-9191
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
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Dutchess County Dept of Mental Hygiene
(845) 486-3680
82 Washington Street
Poughkeepsie, NY
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(845) 485-9700
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Gays and Lesbians, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Waryas House
(845) 452-1913x103
101 Inwood Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men

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Veritas Villa Inc
(845) 626-3555
5 Ridgeview Road
Kerhonkson, NY
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Substance abuse
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women

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Mid Hudson Addiction Recovery Center
(845) 454-4661
2103 New Hackensack Road
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Saint Josephs Rehabilitation Center
(845) 483-7051
7 Fallkill Place
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men

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Mid Hudson Addiction Recovery Centers
(845) 471-0310
51 Cannon Street
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Detoxification
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)

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Mid Hudson Addiction Recovery Center
(845) 452-9168
230 Church Street
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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Astor School Based Clinic
(845) 486-4840
900 Dutchess Turnpike
Poughkeepsie, NY
Hotline
(845) 485-9700
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients

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Never Alone Inc
(845) 339-4272
20 Crofts Road
Hurley, NY
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Criminal justice clients

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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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