Rhode Island Eating Disorder Treatment Programs

In a culture where thinness is too often equated with physical attractiveness, success, and happiness, nearly everyone has dealt with issues regarding the effect their weight and body shape can have on their self-image. However an eating disorder is not about dieting or vanity; an eating disorder is a complex psychological disorder in which an individual's eating patterns are developed--and then habitually maintained--in an attempt to cope with other problems in their life.

Each year, more than 5 million Americans are affected by an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa, binge-eating, bulimia nervosa, compulsive eating, obesity, or food addiction. Left untreated, the emotional, psychological and physical consequences of an eating disorder can be devastating, even fatal. An eating disorder knows no class, cultural, or gender boundaries. An eating disorder can affect men, women, adolescents, and even children, from all walks of life.

Rhode Island Eating Disorder Treatment

Rhode Island has long been a state where quality addiction treatment has been available for people suffering from drug addiction, alcoholism and dual diagnosis. Eating disorder treatment in Rhode Island has been slower to develop, but has now established itself as having some of the more effective eating disorder treatment programs in the United States.

There are many eating disorder treatment programs in Rhode Island , some better than others, which can make the choice quite difficult as to which Rhode Island eating disorder program is best for you. In choosing a Rhode Island eating disorder program take your time and review which eating disorder program has the eating disorder treatment services which will best address your eating disorder. There are as many eating disorder treatment centers as there are eating disorder philosophies.

If the process of locating the best eating disorder treatment program for you becomes confusing and a bit overwhelming, you can always call the national eating disorder helpline at 1-800-542-4610.

What to Look for in a Rhode Island Eating Disorder Program?

• a Rhode Island eating disorder program should be licensed by the State of Rhode Island and have a license to provide mental health services
• a Rhode Island eating disorder program should have an eating disorder staff trained specifically in the treatment of eating disorders
• a Rhode Island eating disorder program should provide be able to provide 24 hour nursing and comprehensive medical and psychiatric services
• an eating disorder program in Rhode Island should have the ability to provide drug detox services for the patient with a drug addiction or alcohol addiction
• an eating disorder program in Rhode Island should provide an array of clinical services to meet the individual needs of each patient
• an eating disorder program in Rhode Island should have several levels of eating disorder treatment to allow for a longer length of stay
• a Rhode Island eating disorder center should have a specific eating disorder treatment philosophy such as 12 step, psychiatric, medical model
• a Rhode Island eating disorder center may only treat specific eating disorders such as anorexia or compulsive overeating.
• a Rhode Island eating disorder center should have a full time nutritionist capable of designing healthy eating plans for all patients
• a Rhode Island eating disorder center should have a comprehensive family program, aftercare and alumni program  

If the process of locating the best eating disorder treatment program for you becomes confusing and a bit overwhelming, you can always call the national eating disorder helpline at 1-800-542-4610.

If you require confidential assistance in locating safe and effective eating disorder treatment, please call the national eating disorder treatment helpline at 1-800-542-4610 GET HELP NOW! Call The Center for Healthy Living Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida | Georgia | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | Nevada | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming If your state doesn't appear on this list, please call The Center for Healthy Living at 1-800-542-4610 and we will be happy to assist you. Eating Disorder Treatment Home | Eating Disorder Treatment | Anorexia Treatment Bulimia Treatment | Binge Eating | Compulsive Eating Disorder | Food Addiction Dual Diagnosis | Drug Addiction Treatment | Obesity Treatment | Sitemap Copyright ©2007 The Center for Healthy Living. All rights reserved.