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How Can Addiction To Sniffing Permanent Markers Be Treated?

I am addicted to sniffing permanent markers and nail polish . It has spiraled out of control I have even eaten a whole nail polish and I have eaten and chewed on a permanent marker tip and ate all the ink. What are the risks and how can I stop this addiction .
Mon, 18 Dec 2017
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Ayurveda Specialist,  's  Response
hello,
long term use of such things may result in serious and sometimes irreversible damage to the user's heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, and brain. Brain damage may result in personality changes, diminished cognitive functioning, memory impairment, and slurred speech.
its good to hear that you want to get out of this addiction
remove reminders of your addiction from your home and work place
seek help from your friends and parents,you can even practice meditation which will help you to engage in peaceful thoughts.
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How Can Addiction To Sniffing Permanent Markers Be Treated?

hello, long term use of such things may result in serious and sometimes irreversible damage to the user s heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, and brain. Brain damage may result in personality changes, diminished cognitive functioning, memory impairment, and slurred speech. its good to hear that you want to get out of this addiction remove reminders of your addiction from your home and work place seek help from your friends and parents,you can even practice meditation which will help you to engage in peaceful thoughts.