Synopsis

As mid-terms approached, Alex began taking diet pills to keep himself going, quickly finding himself increasingly reliant on them each day. Overwhelmed by the pressure of several upcoming exams, Alex persuaded Mallory to acquire some diet pills to help him stay awake. As his restlessness and irritability grew, so too did his dependence on the medication. Eventually, he became so desperate that he threatened Mallory for more, prompting her concern that he was spiraling toward a dangerous break