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Laxative misusers and nonmisusers were compared on demographic variables, measures of eating\u2010related and weight\u2010related behaviors and cognitions, and general psychopathology.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title><jats:p>Fifty\u2010three (26.4%) patients had misused laxatives in the month before assessment. Laxative misusers scored significantly higher than nonmisusers on measures of anorexic behaviors and cognitions, restraint, and weight and shape concerns. They also displayed higher levels of depression and self\u2010directed hostility. Laxative misuse was specifically predicted by anorexic behaviors and depression. 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