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Whats Wrong If Someone Cant Eat Without Taking Pills ?

if someone cant eat without taking pills my mom just told me today that she cant eat without taking a pill...shes not hooked on them though shes perscribed them. does anyone know what the problem could be? if so please let me know! Thanks.
Wed, 22 Dec 2010
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Hi. Welcome To HealthcareMagic
Eating behavior with taking medications is positive reenforcement. Her behavior is positively influenced by medicines. There is disorder involved in this phenomenon. She highly health conscious. We need to appreciate her as long as they are prescription medicines.


Regards, Dr. Jagdish
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Whats Wrong If Someone Cant Eat Without Taking Pills ?

Hi. Welcome To HealthcareMagic Eating behavior with taking medications is positive reenforcement. Her behavior is positively influenced by medicines. There is disorder involved in this phenomenon. She highly health conscious. We need to appreciate her as long as they are prescription medicines. Regards, Dr. Jagdish