Weight Loss|Illicit Or Other Drugs

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  • Weight loss|Illicit or Other Drugs

Etiology

  • Includes methamphetamines, cocaine, heroin, other
  • Focus of life and money soley on drug use - to extent that dont purchase food, eat or otherwise look after nutritional needs
  • Laxative, sorbitol use or abuse--> chronic diarrhea, malabsorption
  • Excessive caffeine intake--> diarrhea, appetite suppression
  • Co-morbid conditions may also contribute (e.g. other substance abuse, HIV, TB, other infections)