Addiction and Eating Disorders
Low self-esteem, poor body image, depression and other psychological factors increase your risk for developing harmful dietary behaviors. Diet pills are drugs, according to Phil McGraw, psychologist and author of "Self Matters: Creating Your Life from the Inside Out." Use of diet pills may lead to dependency and a slew of dangerous side effects. A correlation also stands between eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia, and diet pill abuse. Diet pills are not intended for normal-weight or underweight individuals, nor are they appropriate for people with a history of psychological disorders. Diet pills, whether purchased over the counter or prescribed, may also interact with antidepressants and other medications.