06/21/2025
The Dangerous Link Between Body Image & Addiction ⚠️
In our appearance-focused society, the pressure to be thin can drive people to extremes, sometimes even toward addiction.
Many individuals turn to stimulants, appetite suppressants, or other substances in an attempt to control their weight or meet unrealistic beauty standards. What starts as an effort to lose a few pounds can lead to dependency, mental health challenges, and a cycle that’s hard to break.
At Better Tomorrow Treatment Center, we understand how deeply body image struggles can impact self-esteem, mental health, and decision-making. Our blog article dives into how the pursuit of thinness, often fueled by social media, peer pressure, and diet culture, can contribute to substance use, mental health challenges, and co-occurring disorders.
Understanding this connection is key to healing. If you or a loved one is caught in this cycle, know that compassionate, evidence-based care is available at Better Tomorrow! ☀️
https://bettertomorrowtc.com/blog-post/how-the-pursuit-of-thinness-can-lead-to-drug-addiction
It is no secret that our society has a particular favor towards thin body types. It is next to impossible to check out of a grocery store without