Recently, a headline started to do the rounds proclaiming that "heroin chic" was back.

For those who weren’t around in the mid 90s, the term may not be a familiar one, but for those who were influenced by its muses and promoters, it came with a healthy dose of body image issues.

Today we look at why this body shape ideal - dressed up as a fashion trend - is back in the news and whether the women of 2022 are in a better position to fight off the problematic discussion that comes with it.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Danni Rowlands - Head of Prevention, Butterfly Foundation

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Liv Proud

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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