Quick Look into Eating Disorders among Teens Palmer AK

The most common fear among teenagers is that the weight they have in their puberty stage will continue whole through their life, and so they desperately try to bring their weight down. Gaining approval of friends and pals also becomes important for teenagers as they become more sensitive to the world outside them and the reaction of people in the society becomes essential important for them. Family might also have its influence on teenagers eating habits.

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(907) 376-6116
190 East Paulson Avenue
Wasilla, AK
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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Alaska Addiction Rehab Services
(907) 376-4534
3701 Palmer Wasilla Street
Wasilla, AK
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Project Special Delivery
(907) 452-4222
710 3rd Avenue
Fairbanks, AK
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient

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Graf Rheeneenhaanjii
(907) 455-4725
2550 Lawlor Road
Fairbanks, AK
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Petersburg Mental Health Services Inc
(907) 772-3332
201 North Nordic Drive
Petersburg, AK
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Alaska Family Services
(907) 376-4000
5851 East Mayflower Court
Wasilla, AK
Hotline
(907) 376-4000
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women

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Providence Valdez Behavioral Health
(907) 835-2838
911 Meals Avenue
Valdez, AK
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, 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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RITE Inc
(907) 562-7483
307 East Northern Lights Boulevard
Anchorage, AK
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Copper River Native Association
(907) 822-5241
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Serv
Copper Center, AK
Hotline
(907) 822-3855
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Gastineau Human Services
(907) 780-3039
5597 Aisek Street
Juneau, AK
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Outpatient

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Quick Look into Eating Disorders among Teens

The most thrilling part of our life is teenage period as it conveys with itself new changes and a new view of life. It is the most stressful stage of their lives as it brings some of the physical changes too for someone who experiences a lot of pressure. Teenage is the stage which brings with itself puberty. Puberty is the phase of a biological cycle which every human being undergoes. During this stage, teen eating disorders are commonly detected in the teenagers. Puberty is the biological maturation period under which can be defined as awakening of the teenagers about their sexual identity. At such a stage teenagers grow conscious about their body and as well as their physical structure. Teen eating disorders are mainly because of this conscious awakening. Youngsters who are plum and heavy feel depressed and dejected as they find themselves less attractive then others of their age due to which they try out different ways to reduce their weight. Teen eating disorders are one of the origins of such a weight loss obsessions.The most common fear among teenagers is that the weight they have in their puberty stage will continue whole through their life, and so they desperately try to bring their weight down. Gaining approval of friends and pals also becomes important for teenagers as they become more sensitive to the world outside them and the reaction of people in the society becomes essential important for them. Family might also have its influence on teenagers eating habits. ...

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