If you or someone you love faces anorexia and substance use, know that recovery is possible. Joyful Minds Recovery Center is here to guide you with compassion, expertise, and hope.
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Anorexia Treatment
Heal Your Body, Strengthen Your Mind, and Embrace Lasting Recovery
Anorexia nervosa is a complex and serious eating disorder marked by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image. Those affected may engage in extreme dieting, excessive exercise, or restrictive behaviors that severely threaten their physical and mental health.
At Joyful Minds Recovery Center, we focus on treating anorexia when it co-occurs with substance use. Our compassionate team understands the deep emotional roots of these behaviors. Through personalized, evidence-based care, we help clients restore physical health, enhance emotional well-being, and rebuild a balanced relationship with food and self-worth.
"We treat these conditions in conjunction with substance use, not independently"
Understanding Anorexia Nervosa
When Food Control Becomes a Coping Strategy
Anorexia affects every part of a person’s life—from physical health to emotional stability and social connections. It is driven by an overwhelming fear of weight gain, often despite dangerously low body weight, and a distorted self-image.
Common signs include:
Severe restriction of food intake or obsessive calorie counting
Intense fear of gaining weight despite being underweight
Preoccupation with body size, shape, or dieting behaviors
Excessive exercise, purging, or misuse of diet pills and laxatives
Physical symptoms like fatigue, brittle hair, poor circulation, or missed periods
Mood changes such as irritability, anxiety, or social withdrawal
Anorexia frequently occurs with conditions like depression, anxiety, trauma, or substance use. Many use food restriction as a way to manage emotional pain, making integrated treatment vital for lasting healing.
Dual Diagnosis Care Supporting Body, Mind, and Spirit
Compassionate Care That Supports Every Step of Your Healing Journey
Why Choose Joyful Minds Recovery Center for Anorexia Treatment?
Choosing the right treatment center for anorexia and substance use is deeply personal. We combine expert clinical care with heartfelt compassion to create a nurturing environment where you are truly seen, heard, and supported.