Detox is a key step in recovery, but it’s about more than just getting substances out of your system. Holistic detox should focus on both your physical and emotional health, helping you find balance and start feeling like yourself again. Sanford Behavioral Health offers a holistic detox treatment that focuses on healing the whole person—mind, […]
Orthorexia is an eating disorder that involves an intense focus on eating only foods perceived as “healthy” or “pure.” While prioritizing nutrition can be a positive goal, orthorexia can lead to rigid food rules, anxiety around eating, and disruptions to daily life. Sanford Behavioral Health recognizes the challenges people and their loved ones face when […]
Understanding nutrition is about more than just knowing what to eat—it’s about building skills that promote lifelong health and well-being. At Sanford Behavioral Health, we believe that learning how to fuel your body in a balanced and sustainable way is essential to both physical and mental health. Our nutrition education services help our patients develop […]
March is National Nutrition Month®, a time to celebrate the importance of nutrition, make smarter food choices, and develop healthy habits that last a lifetime. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics sponsors National Nutrition Month® as a nutrition education and information campaign annually. This campaign highlights the importance of informed food choices and healthy eating […]
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect every part of a person’s life. At Sanford Behavioral Health, we’re here to help. Our outpatient eating disorder treatment programs offer the support you need to heal with flexible, personalized care that fits into your life. Empower your recovery while staying connected to the routines that […]
Supporting a loved one in addiction recovery can be both challenging and emotionally complex. You want to be there for them, but knowing the best way to offer help isn’t always clear. One effective way is to join family programs designed for addiction recovery. These programs provide education, resources, and tools to help families understand […]
Choosing to heal from alcohol addiction is a brave and important decision. The first step in this journey is often an alcohol detox program. Sanford Behavioral Health can offer support with this step and other steps in addiction recovery. We provide a compassionate and structured alcohol detox treatment program to help patients safely navigate this […]
Avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a serious eating disorder characterized by extreme aversion or avoidance toward certain foods. It involves a restrictive relationship with food that can lead to significant nutritional deficiencies, weight loss, and interference with daily life. Living with ARFID can be an isolating experience, but recovery is possible. With the proper […]
Substance abuse disorder doesn’t just affect the person struggling with addiction—it impacts the entire family. Countless families face challenges associated with substance use, often feeling the weight of emotional strain, financial burden, and fractured relationships. 2,993 people in Michigan died of drug overdoses, according to the estimates released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control […]
9% of Michiganders will have an eating disorder in their lifetime—that is 879,923 people. All ages, from as young as five years old to over 80 years old, can be affected by eating disorders.1 If you or someone you care about has an eating disorder, remember—you are not alone, and help is always within reach. […]
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