Some people take it to extremes and would literally try anything to loose some weight, but this latest fad is definitely a step too far. 

It has been reported that in North Korea, women are now resorting to Meth to help them shed some pounds, yep you right that right, methamphetamine. 

According to Vice News, some of the more privileged women in North Korea and has not become that wide-spread just yet, but it is worrying nonetheless. 

"The meth diet" has become popular as the drug suppresses appetite while providing an energy boost at the same time. 

The country is said to have a huge problem with meth but it seems using it for dieting purposes is limited to a select few in the country. The majority of the country have no need for an extreme diet like this as they are forced into labour and it is believed many are on the brink of starvation. 

"The average person has no time, let alone opportunity, to gain weight between mandatory work mobilizations and a shortage of food," a source told Daily NK.

"If the wives who are keen on losing weight would simply share the food that they and other elites hoard," the source said, "they wouldn't eat it all alone and get fat."