Addiction To Over The Counter Laxatives

An addiction to over the counter laxatives can cause severe medical issues such as dehydration and abdominal pain or discomfort. Individuals suffering from this addiction are misusing laxatives, and need professional help to overcome it.

Addiction To Over The Counter Laxatives Effects

Some of our clients have become addicts to OTC laxatives because of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. They believed that if they used these laxatives to get rid of their calories, then they would be able to lose weight. In fact, this only caused them more harm than it did good. Most of their calories were absorbed into their small intestine as soon as they ate; therefore, the use of the laxatives was not effective in helping them lose the excess weight.

When our clients chose to continue using these laxatives over a period of time, the body became addicted to them. The addiction to over the counter laxatives can cause the bowels to stop responding to the laxatives. The abuse of laxatives can also cause many medical complications. Just a few of the complications that the abuse of laxatives can cause are gastritis, intestinal problems, and liver complications. There are many more medical conditions that an addiction to over the counter laxatives can cause.

Speak With A Counselor About Your Addiction To Over The Counter Laxatives

At our rehabilitation center, we understand the individual’s needs. We will discuss with them why they have chosen to misuse laxatives. We will work with each client to develop a program to help them overcome this addiction. Laxatives are used to treat constipation, but when used the wrong way over a period of time they can be dangerous. Your bowels can be affected by these laxatives for a long time. This is the reason to use them wisely. If someone you love has developed an addiction to over the counter laxatives, they need help.