Eating Disorders Widespread among Children Inver Grove Heights MN

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.

Avalon/Eagan
(651) 454-2833
1230 Eagan Industrial Road
Eagan, MN
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men

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Chicanos Latinos Unidos En Servicio
(651) 379-4200
797 East 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders
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Spanish

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Regions Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
(651) 254-4804
445 Etna Street
Saint Paul, MN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Haven in Woodbury Outpatient Program
(651) 734-9633
2042 Wooddale Drive
Woodbury, MN
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Anthony Louis Center
(651) 731-0031
7700 Hudson Road
Woodbury, MN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Margarets House
(651) 686-0518
2535 Condon Court
Mendota Heights, MN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women

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Saint Joseph Hospital Healtheast
(651) 254-1247
398 Totem Road
St. Paul, MN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Valhalla Place
(651) 925-8200
6043 Hudson Road
Woodbury, MN
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Hazelden Fellowship Club
(651) 292-2400
680 Stewart Avenue
Saint Paul, MN
Hotline
(800) 257-7810
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient

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Ramsey County Receiving Center
(651) 266-4009
155 East 2nd Street
Saint Paul, MN
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Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)

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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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