New Women's Treatment Center Opens in Jacksonville, Florida

The Women's Center for Healthy Living, a new Jacksonville, Florida-based residential treatment center for addiction and associated mental health issues, has opened its doors to patients nationwide as of March 1, 2009.

Jacksonville, Florida (PRWEB) March 6, 2009 -- The Women's Center for Healthy Living, a new Jacksonville, Florida-based residential treatment center for addiction and associated mental health issues, has opened its doors to patients nationwide as of March 1, 2009.

Associated with Lakeview Health Systems, The Women's Center for Healthy Living (http://www.womenstreatmentprogram.com) is designed to help adult women recover from:

•    Eating disorders - Anorexia, bulimia, food addiction and binge eating

•    Drug and alcohol addiction - Illicit and prescription drug addictions and alcoholism

•    Mental/psychiatric disorders - Depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, OCD and others

•    Sexual abuse - Rape, sexual assault, incest and molestation

•    Other addictions - Sex, shopping, gambling addictions, etc.

"Lakeview is renowned throughout the United States for its treatment of drug and alcohol addiction, and we recognized that there was an acute need for gender-specific treatment," said Jonathan Huttner, Marketing Director of Lakeview Health Systems and The Women's Center for Healthy Living. "In response to this need, we've created The Women's Center for Healthy Living. Our center features unique programs and a safe, nurturing environment where women can recover from eating disorders, drug and alcohol addiction and other psychiatric disorders."

The Women's Center for Healthy Living is a brand new residential treatment center staffed with board certified internists and psychiatrists, and a multidisciplinary team trained in the treatment of eating disorders, drug addiction, alcoholism and sexual abuse. Treatment plans are customized based on each patient's individual needs and will include:

•    A complete medical and psychiatric evaluation

•    Individual, group and family therapy

•    Aftercare plan

•    Holistic treatments such as art therapy

•    Dietary, nutritional and food planning guidance for eating disorder patients

"At The Women's Center for Healthy Living, our philosophy is that eating disorders and addictions are symptoms of underlying emotional issues," said Huttner. "During treatment patients will learn how to manage their feelings and resolve these core issues on a physical, emotional and spiritual level."

About The Women's Center for Healthy Living:

The Women's Center for Healthy Living is associated with Lakeview Health Systems (http://www.lakeviewhealth.com), a nationally recognized drug and alcohol rehab facility. The Women's Center for Healthy Living helps adult women recover from eating disorders, drug and alcohol addictions, psychiatric disorders and sexual abuse. For information on eating disorders, including the signs, symptoms and treatment options for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and food addiction, visit EatingDisorder.com (http://www.EatingDisorder.com) or call 1-800-588-6158.

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