In the United States of America, obesity is considered and ranked as one of the leading health problems in both the men and women. It has been estimated that approximately 25 to 30 percent of American adults, some 60 million Americans are overweight.

The health issue of obesity is further compounded with the western cultural obsession of sliminess as well as the onset of social stigmas of both the society and the psychology of the larger American populations. Perhaps it is these set of reasons that more than 50 percent of the American women and some 25 percent of the American men pursue therapies for reducing weight. In financial terms, this exercise on the part of American population has been calculated to hover around 30 billion dollars annually, a larger portion of which is spent on treatments for obesity.

Such is the extent and association with a number of health factors, that statistics relating obesity with hypertension reveal that nearly a third of all hypertension cases are directly related with the onset of obesity. In addition, a greater percentage or some 50 percent of obese individuals are likely to have a serum cholesterol concentration of at least 250-mg per dL, as well as more than likely to have a variety of hyperlipidemia's.

Due to the noradregeneric nature and similarity with amphetamines, there is more than likelihood for dependence and abuse of Didrex. However, under the specific guidance and recommendation of the physician and respective doctor, there are less chances for both dependence and abuse from the use of Didrex drug.