Deadly Effects of Anorexia New Philadelphia OH

Obsession with calorie counting, taking laxatives and diet pills or diuretics (drugs that elevate the amount of urine excretion), sometimes bulimia (inducing vomiting after a meal) and excessive exercising are the most common signs of this disease; as is hiding food or lying about food consumption.

Personal and Family Counseling Servs
(330) 343-8171
1433 5th Street NW
New Philadelphia, OH
Hotline
(330) 364-1374
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Tuscarawas County
(330) 343-5555x183
897 East Iron Avenue Extended
Dover, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Affinity Medical Center
(330) 830-6987
875 8th Street NE
Massillon, OH
Hotline
(330) 837-7290
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient

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Carroll County
(330) 627-5891
100 Canton Road NW
Carrollton, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders

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Century Health South Campus
(419) 425-5050
1918 North Main Street
Findlay, OH
Hotline
(888) 936-7116
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Community Mental Healthcare Inc
(330) 343-6631
201 Hospital Drive
Dover, OH
Hotline
(330) 343-1811
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Community Mental Healthcare Inc
(740) 922-3801
204 East 3rd Street
Uhrichsville, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Community Mental Healthcare Inc
(330) 627-4313
331 West Main Street
Carrollton, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Lutheran Social Services
(419) 229-2222
205 West Market Street
Lima, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Dayton VA Medical Center
(937) 268-6511x1314
4100 West 3rd Street
Dayton, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
Language Services
Spanish

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Deadly Effects of Anorexia

In the modern world with fashion industry’s standards of beauty eating disorders are still on a balanced rise. “You can never be too thin” peer demands and daily magazine covers with ultra-thin models or stars make us only too conscious of our own flaws. What is not shown are the statistics: 20% of people with anorexia will end up dead. Anorexia nervosa, like most eating disorders, usually starts during puberty, but it can also affect adults and children. Recent studies indicate that the age of onset of anorexia is getting younger and younger, starting as early as 7 years of age. Though most commonly associated with teenage girls and adult women, it is estimated that 10% of reported cases of anorexia are boys and adult men. These numbers could be false, since anorexia is pegged as a “female disorder” and men might have difficulties admitting to the disease.People who have anorexia are obsessed with being thin and will usually go to any lengths to achieve and maintain this. They can’t see themselves through others’ eyes and often perceive themselves as fat. As a result, they will literally starve themselves in the name of “beauty”. Obsession with calorie counting, taking laxatives and diet pills or diuretics (drugs that elevate the amount of urine excretion), sometimes bulimia (inducing vomiting after a meal) and excessive exercising are the most common signs of this disease; as is hiding food or lying about food consumption. F...

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