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  • This study focuses on the experiences of women who use drugs to manage their weight, highlighting that while some substances are viewed as safe, they often come with dangerous side effects.
  • Through interviews with five women, the analysis revealed three main themes: challenges in weight management, the allure of drug use, and the emotional aspects tied to control over weight.
  • Participants expressed a belief that being thin equates to happiness, found weight management difficult, and viewed drug use as a seemingly easier solution, despite feeling shame and recognizing the unhealthy nature of their choices.

Article Abstract

This study examines the experiences of women using drugs in weight management. Whilst some of the commonly used substances have been deemed to be safe, most, if not all, still have potentially dangerous side effects for the individual. Five women spoke of their experiences of using drugs in weight management through semi-structured interviews. These were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Three themes arose from the analysis: the challenges of weight management, the appealing aspects of drug use and emotion and control. Findings revealed that participants believed they need to be thin in order to be happy and they found weight management difficult due to a variety of internal and external aspects. Drug use was seen as an easier and guaranteed way to manage weight. Participants felt that the use of substances for the purpose of weight management was erroneous with shame attached to it, and yet, drugs helped them to feel in control of their lives, their weight and also acted as a maladaptive emotion regulation strategy. Clinical implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.

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