Anorexia

Anorexia and Substance Abuse

Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that can result in severe health complications.  If you or someone you love has become a victim of this disorder it may be time to seek the help of professionals.  Our helpline is available 24/7 to assist people in finding the perfect place to recover from eating disorders, substance abuse or a combination of both.  Call us today, toll-free, at 1-800-763-1562.

Anorexia Symptoms

The first step towards the full recovery from anorexia is recognizing that either you or a loved one has a problem.  If you suspect someone in your life is suffering from this eating disorder, watch for these typical symptoms:

• Avoiding food and meals
• Choosing a few foods and eating them in small amounts
• Excessive attention towards calorie counting
• Extreme weight loss
• Misuse of diuretics or laxatives
• Compulsive exercising regimen

Anorexia and substance abuse are chronic diseases with high relapse rates. Both can produce similar behaviors including:

• Obsessive preoccupations, cravings or compulsions
• Mood altering effects
• Social isolation
• Thoughts of suicide

Anorexia is a disorder that on its own has serious health complications. When combined with substance abuse, the situation becomes even more dire. Professional treatment is a must.  If a person has anorexia alone, they can receive treatment in an eating disorder treatment center.  If the person has anorexia in conjunction with a substance abuse problem, there are dual diagnosis treatment centers that have the staff and facilities available to address both issues simultaneously.

Choosing the right treatment center is not as simple as it might sound, but we are here to facilitate that process.  Call our 24-hour helpline now, toll-free, at 1-800-763-1562 for additional information on anorexia and substance abuse treatment.  Operators are waiting to take your confidential call.

For additional information about Anorexia please visit www.EatingDisorder.com