“To lose confidence in one’s body is to lose confidence in oneself.” ― Simone de Beauvoir

A range of flawed perceptions with regard to body image exists among people. Poor body image has been linked to a range of risky behaviors, including substance abuse and self-harm tendencies. Teens and young adults, both males and females, with a poor body image are more likely to use drugs than others. On the one hand, boys are stereotypically expected to be muscular and athletic. On the other hand, girls are expected to be thin and slender.  Read more