Personality characteristics and medical impact of stimulant laxative abuse in eating disorder patients—a pilot study

Abstract Background Stimulant laxative abuse as a purging behavior can be profound in those with eating disorders. However, the psychopathology leading to stimulant laxative abuse is poorly understood. Furthermore, the medical impact of stimulant laxative abuse has not been studied in this populatio...

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Main Authors: Dennis Gibson, Jodie Benabe, Ashlie Watters, Judy Oakes, Philip S. Mehler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:Journal of Eating Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-021-00502-9