20-Year-Old Woman Gets Addicted to Drinking Petrol: "It Cures the Depression"
In a shocking and distressing revelation, 20-year-old Shannon from Welland, Ontario, has developed a dangerous and life-threatening addiction to drinking petrol. Despite knowing the severe health risks, Shannon continues to consume gasoline daily, believing it helps her cope with depression. Her story, featured on TLC's "My Strange Addiction" in 2012, offers a harrowing glimpse into the spiraling depths of addiction and the extreme measures some people take to manage their mental health struggles. Horrifying footage from the show captures Shannon's daily routine: she wakes up, heads to the bathroom, and reaches for a red petrol canister stashed under the sink. She then pours the toxic liquid into her mouth, describing the taste as "sweet and sour, like a tangy sauce." Despite the initial tingling sensation and subsequent burning of her throat, Shannon claims she can't go a day without it. "I'll wake up, go to the washroom, and drink the gas...
