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Other Commonly Abused Substances
Laxatives
Laxatives speed the passage of substances through the digestive tract and are used to treat constipation. However, people who falsely believe they must have frequent bowel movements as part of being healthy often abuse laxatives. In addition, people with eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa sometimes take laxatives because they believe doing so can help them lose weight. Laxatives used often and without medical need may cause Dehydration and severe deficiencies of 