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Suggest Treatment For Addiction To Petrol Smell
Question: good day doctor,
I am 20 years old girl pursuing btech degree in XXXXXXX I am facing an addiction problem towards petrol.I started sniffing petrol around a year ago for hours a day.I am having extreme hallucinations while sniffing. I feel I am cut from reality.I am not able to give any commitments to my family or friends. I tried my level best to get out of this. Insomnia and restlessness are the major problem i face when i don't sniff. What are the major health issues due to sniffing?how to get out of this? Is there any medical treatment for the same? Which doctor should I consult?Should I undergo any medical check ups?
I am 20 years old girl pursuing btech degree in XXXXXXX I am facing an addiction problem towards petrol.I started sniffing petrol around a year ago for hours a day.I am having extreme hallucinations while sniffing. I feel I am cut from reality.I am not able to give any commitments to my family or friends. I tried my level best to get out of this. Insomnia and restlessness are the major problem i face when i don't sniff. What are the major health issues due to sniffing?how to get out of this? Is there any medical treatment for the same? Which doctor should I consult?Should I undergo any medical check ups?
Brief Answer:
You need to join a deaddiction program
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have carefully gone through your complaints and understand your concerns. Addiction of inhalants like petroleum products is known to cause the symptoms like insomnia and restlessness. You need to join a proper deaddiction program. The following link will help you locate a suitable centre near your present location:
http://deaddictioncentres.in/city/chennai/
Please get in touch with one of the centres and they would guide you with the medical check-up. They will also handle your motivation and steps of deaddiction.
Regards
You need to join a deaddiction program
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have carefully gone through your complaints and understand your concerns. Addiction of inhalants like petroleum products is known to cause the symptoms like insomnia and restlessness. You need to join a proper deaddiction program. The following link will help you locate a suitable centre near your present location:
http://deaddictioncentres.in/city/chennai/
Please get in touch with one of the centres and they would guide you with the medical check-up. They will also handle your motivation and steps of deaddiction.
Regards
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