Naphthalene addiction

Samir Kumar Praharaj; Sreejayan Kongasseri

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Naphthalene addiction

Samir Kumar Praharaj, Sreejayan Kongasseri

Department of Psychiatry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

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Abstract

Inhalant abuse such as kerosene, petrol, gasoline, and typewriter correction fluid has been reported from India. Naphthalene or mothballs, a commonly used substance in households and freely available in the market is an uncommon form of inhalant abuse which may lead to severe medical complications. We report an adolescent with addiction to naphthalene balls who developed severe anemia.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	189-190
Number of pages	2
Journal	Substance Abuse
Volume	33
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/08897077.2011.634966
Publication status	Published - 01-04-2012

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Psychiatry and Mental health

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