A SHOCKING clip shows a woman with a dangerous addiction to guzzling petrol. Despite warnings that her strange craving could kill her, 20-year-old Shannon developed a habit of drinking gasoline daily. 4 Shannon, aged 20 in the clip, became addicted to drinking petrol Credit: TLC 4 Shannon claims she began drinking the toxic substance to cope with feelings of depression Credit: TLC 4 She began drinking it daily, consuming up to 16 teaspoons in a day Credit: TLC 4 Shannon said her petrol addiction has left with her spells of dizziness and sharp chest pains Credit: TLC Horrifying footage shows her trudging into her bathroom as soon as she wakes up and reaching for a red petrol canister stashed under the sink, before tipping its contents in her mouth.
It goes without saying that consuming petrol can have horrifying consequences on your health. Aside from causing nausea, vomiting and intense stomach pain if ingested, the toxic liquid can damage your digestive tract and well as your heart and lungs. It's advised that you seek medical advise immediately if accidentally swallowing petrol.
Despite being aware of risks and struck by agonising chest pains and dizziness, Shannon, from Welland, Ontario, seems incapable of shaking her deadly addiction. "I know this is not safe, I know it's going to kill me and I still can't stop." Shannon claimed: "It tastes sweet and sour, like a tangy sauce.
"It tingles at first and then it burns the back of my throat." Most read in Health FLARE UP SPFL .
