Eating Disorders in Men Athens AL

Understanding Eating Disorders in MenOf all the millions of people in the United States that are suffering from eating disorders, only 10% of that is men. Eating disorders in men aren’t often associated with them because it has long been believed to be something that only effects women in Athens.

Bradford Health Services
(800) 879-7272
1600 Browns Ferry Road
Madison, AL
Hotline
(800) 879-7272
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Freedom House
(256) 247-1222
15132 Highway 72
Rogersville, AL
Hotline
(256) 247-1222
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Criminal justice clients

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Phoenix House Inc
(205) 758-3867
700 35th Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men

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Shelby County Treatment Center
(205) 216-0200
750 Highway 31 South
Alabaster, AL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
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
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Mental Health Ctr of North Central AL
(256) 353-9116
4110 U.S. Highway 31 South
Decatur, AL
Hotline
(256) 355-6091
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Birmingham Healthcare
(205) 323-5311
712 25th Street North
Birmingham, AL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Huntsville Madison County MH Center
(256) 532-4141
600 Saint Clair Street
Huntsville, AL
Hotline
(256) 533-1970
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Aletheia House
(205) 595-1114
4246 5th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, 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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Family Life Center
(256) 997-9356
300 Gault Avenue South
Fort Payne, AL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Eating Disorders in Men

Understanding Eating Disorders in Men

Of all the millions of people in the United States that are suffering from eating disorders, only 10% of that is men. Eating disorders in men aren’t often associated with them because it has long been believed to be something that only effects women. This just isn’t true. Men do have eating disorders and it can be detrimental and even deadly to their health if they do nothing for it.

Learn about Eating Disorders in Men

While Anorexia and Bulimia do exist in men, eating disorders in men usually revolve around overeating or compulsive eating. In homosexual men, there is more chance for Anorexia or Bulimia than in heterosexual men. Since so many of the therapy groups surrounding eating disorders are filled with women, men feel isolate without anywhere to turn.

SoberRecovery.com can be used to locate clinics and specialists who can help men with eating disorders get the help they need. They’ve been online 8 years and continue to serve the population of people who need help with addictions of all kinds.

Eating disorders in men do exist and they need to be dealt with. Men don’t have to be left in the dark to die from their poor relationship with food. Help is out there, go and search for it. Help someone you know with an eating disorder today!

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