Article: Did Dr. 'get religion' after diet drug abuse exposed?

GEOFF GOFF, AN EXECUTIVE PRODUCER FOR CHANNEL 4, KYVX, IN SALT LAKE CITY MET DR. MICHAEL JENSEN AT A 1995 FOURTH OF JULY PARTY. The host, Ms. Johnson remarked to Mr. Goff, and Dr. Jensen that she had to exercise all the time because her job required her to eat out frequently. In response, Dr. Jensen offered to prescribe diet drugs--amphetamines--which he explained were an easy and effective way to lose weight. Although Ms. Johnson did not express any interest, Dr. Jensen persisted and, without taking a medical history or making an appointment with her for a physical examination, wrote a prescription and gave it to Ms. Johnson. Ms. Johnson told Dr. Jensen she was "not ...

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