Eating Disorders Widespread among Children Willimantic CT

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.

Perception Programs Inc
(860) 450-7130
134 Church Street
Willimantic, CT
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Community Prev Addiction Services Inc
(860) 456-3215
1491 West Main Street
Willimantic, CT
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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SE Council on Alc and Drug Depend Inc
(860) 889-3178x10
321 Main Street
Norwich, CT
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Community Prev Addiction Services Inc
(860) 645-0487
87-B Oak Street
Manchester, CT
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Women, Men

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Youth Challenge of Connecticut
(860) 564-8400
111 North Sterling Road
Moosup, CT
Hotline
(860) 564-8400
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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United Services Inc
(860) 456-2261
132 Mansfield Avenue
Willimantic, CT
Hotline
(860) 774-2020
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Hartford Dispensary
(860) 456-7990
54 Boston Post Road
Willimantic, CT
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Seniors/older adults, Women
Language Services
Spanish

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Hartford Dispensary
(860) 886-0446
772 West Thames Street
Norwich, CT
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Seniors/older adults, Women
Language Services
Spanish

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New Hope Manor Inc
(860) 643-2701
48 Hartford Road
Manchester, CT
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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
Language Services
Spanish

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Johnson Memorial Hospital
(860) 684-4251
201 Chestnut Hill Road
Stafford Springs, CT
Hotline
(860) 684-8585
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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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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