Synopsis Examines the history of diet pill use, focusing on society's obsession with weight loss and the dangers of abusing these drugs.
Details
Publication Date:
1999-05-01
Series:
Drug Dangers
Size
Length:
64 pages
Height:
9.0 in
Width:
6.3 in
Thickness:
0.5 in
Weight:
10.4 oz
Publisher's Note With body image and weight consciousness being such a huge part of today's society, it is no wonder that so many young adults are abusing diet pills. This book looks at the dangers associated with diet pill abuse. Information on how these pills work and exactly how they affect the user are also included. Some discussion of responsible, medically supervised use of prescription diet pills is included, along with real-life stories and anecdotes of people who have battled diet pill addictions.