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A member asked:
Im worried i've become dependant on laxatives. how long of abuse would it require before one can become dependent? it was less than a month of taking
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Just stop: That is good to hear. Not a long time then. Just stop. Be normal. Eat and drink lots of fluid.
Answered 8/1/2014
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