Warning Signs of Eating Disorders Chatsworth GA

Eating disorders frequently co-occur with other psychiatric disorders such as depression, substance abuse, and anxiety disorders. These are also the three most common eating disorders. All three have severe consequences to a person’s immediate and long-term health and can cause death.Eating disorders are characterized by an abnormal obsession with food and weight.

Highland Rivers Community Servs Board
(706) 270-5100x132
900 Shugart Road
Dalton, GA
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(800) 715-4225
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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Summitridge Center for Psychiatry and
(678) 312-5800
250 Scenic Highway
Lawrenceville, GA
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(678) 312-5858
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Fraser Center
(912) 369-7777
203 Mary Lou Drive
Hinesville, GA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders

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Georgia Therapy Associates
(706) 576-4033
1301 Wynnton Court
Columbus, GA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Bulloch Recovery Resources
(912) 489-8401
18 Simmons Center
Statesboro, GA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Pathways Center
(706) 672-1118
756 Woodbury Highway
Greenville, GA
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(888) 338-9048
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Heritage Foundation
(229) 639-0881
1216 Dawson Road
Albany, GA
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children, DUI/DWI offenders

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Savannah Area Behavioral Health
(912) 966-3791
107 Fahm Street
Savannah, GA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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New Learning Center Inc
(404) 378-2065
120 East Trinity Place
Decatur, GA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women

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(404) 294-0774
4290 Memorial Drive
Decatur, GA
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(404) 294-0774
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents

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Warning Signs of Eating Disorders

One of the serious behavior problems is eating disorders that are extremely dangerous and can cause heart and kidney problems and even leads to death. Eating disorders are the symptoms of the underlying problems of a person’s life and not a sign that a person has a problem with food. Eating disorders involve serious disturbances in eating behavior, such as extreme and unhealthy reduction of food intake or severe overeating, as well as feelings of distress or extreme concern about body shape or weight. Researchers are investigating how and why initially voluntary behaviors, such as eating smaller or larger amounts of food than usual, at some point move beyond control in some people and develop into an eating disorder.

Dieting to a body weight leaner than needed for health is highly promoted by current fashion trends, sales campaigns for special foods, and in some activities and professions. Eating disorders frequently co-occur with other psychiatric disorders such as depression, substance abuse, and anxiety disorders. These are also the three most common eating disorders. All three have severe consequences to a person’s immediate and long-term health and can cause death.Eating disorders are characterized by an abnormal obsession with food and weight.

Eating disorders are much more noticed in women than in men. Environmental factors have a large influence on developing eating disorders but more research is being performed on hormonal imbalances, brain lesions and their ...

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