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How Laxative Abuse Leads to an Eating Disorder
Eating Disorders - Jan 9, 2012

How Laxative Abuse Leads to an Eating Disorder

Laxative abuse occurs when one attempts to rid their body of unwanted calories in an attempt to lose weight, feel thin, or feel empty, through the repeated, misuse of laxatives.  The keywords in the last sentence are “misuse”.  A common…