ISBN The Adonis Complex

How to Identify, Treat and Prevent Body Obsession in Men and Boys_x000D_
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A HEALTH CRISIS THAT STRIKES MEN OF ALL AGES _x000D_
Trying everything from compulsive weight lifting to steroids, more and more boys and men are taking the quest for physical perfection beyond the bounds of normal behavior. The Adonis Complex -- the groundeaking book that first gave a name to this phenomenon and sparked nationwide interest in the subject -- identifies for the first time the symptoms and warning signs of this dangerous problem, including: _x000D_
An obsession with exercise, sometimes to the exclusion of all other activities _x000D_
Binge eating, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia _x000D_
The abuse of steroids, muscle-building supplements, and diet aids _x000D_
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But perhaps more important, it offers readers an explanation of the underlying causes of the Adonis complex, together with hands-on advice for those who have experienced body obsessions themselves, or who see these problems in a boy or man they love.