Laxative abuse occurs when one misuses diuretics or laxatives in order to lose weight. A person who abuses laxatives wants to feel as though their bodies have absorbed less of the food so that they feel emptier and thinner.

The Meadowglade helps those who abuse laxatives return to normal eating habits. Our dietitians help you create healthy eating plans that take away some of the problems that laxatives create like constipation and dehydration. We also help you to develop healthy coping skills, self-confidence, and self-acceptance.