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I have a recent addiction to eating chalk. why is this and what is the reason and how to treat it?
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Pica: Pica occurs when a person repetitively eats substances which usually provide no nutritional value. Recommend evaluation by your physician as rarely the pica is driven by a nutritional deficet. Once, this is evaluated, work with a therapist is usually beneficial. Take care.
Answered 2/20/2013
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