Posted by fca on May 27, 2006, at 11:52:39
29 year old bulimic an serious alcohol dependency. Has been sober off and on last three years (mostly after completing a local 28 day residential program--for six months it was like having my daughter back). The bulimia has not been seriously addressed. She is currently in an inpatient detox program after a three month relapse (admitted with a BA of .44--FYI .6 is fatal). She has a job and insurance and her mother has agreed to pay for the unreimbursed portion at a residential program that specialized in eating disorders and substance abuse. A number of the really outstanding substance abuse programs (Hazelden, MAYO, etc.) will not take her until the eating disorder is stabilized. Now the question--any recommendations for first rate residential programs for eating disorders and alcoholism (most of us who love her and her professional health providers think the eating disorder is the first order of business--besides I am sure any eating disorder program is going to be alcohol free). Right now she is one very scared, anxious young lady. Any help or suggestions would be seriously appreciated. If there is anything fortunate in this situation is that right now she has the resources available to find the treatment that might be most beneficial. I am sure she has had a life long anxiety disorder--in HS it was masked by a very successful career as a US class competitive swimmer--College brought drinking and a progressive downward spiral with periodic upswings. I have struggled most of my adult life with anx/depression and some OCD but have been fortunate in having what is generally a very rewarding and rich personal and professional life. Thanks for any help. A loving and frightened Dad.fca
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