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Can you explain if it's possible to self induce a coma?
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Coma: No it is not possible to self induce a coma in an otherwise healthy individual.
Answered 2/16/2016
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Yes, you can: By taking overdose of medications, but otherwise, you can't in a normally healthy person.
Answered 6/18/2017
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