Your Weight and Drugs
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sually when you hear about “illicit drug use” (or illegal drug use) you are in school learning about staying drug-free, or from friends who may have used, or in the news. However, have you ever heard about it when someone was talking about being overweight or too thin? I know I haven’t!
Recently there was an article posted on Medical News Today’s website about how the use of illegal drugs is correlated, or connected, to weight gain or weight loss. Although short, it stated that those who are underweight or overweight are 20-40% more likely to use illicit drugs. They say that this association could be due to “psychological factors, such as friendship, self-esteem and parents’ education level.”
Perhaps those who are not happy with their weight turn to illegal drugs to get to the weight they would prefer? Or could those who use drugs eat, more or less, while doing so?
I would like to hear from you and what do you think it could be from or what you think about this article.
Posted on December 1, 2011, in Alcohol, Drugs, Health, Life, Prescription Drug Abuse, Trouble, Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink. 1 Comment.
I knew someone who had used drugs to stay thin because nothing else worked. In the long run this person ended up looking worse and aging fast. Drugs are a horrible choice for loosing weight. I think people should cut out the diet soda’s, soda’s, juices, and anything sugary. Drink water, eat veggies, whole wheat bread, and eat in moderation. It take’s time but it’s much healthier. Great post!