You may have seen someone chewing chalk, eating clay, or even craving ash, and wondered why they'd engage in such behaviour. While these actions may seem strange or unsettling, for some individuals, ...

Chalk isn’t exactly something most adults consider a delicacy. From time to time though, some adults (and many children) might find themselves craving chalk. If you feel the compulsion to eat chalk ...

Pica is eating something that is not food–notably in large quantities and on a regular basis. What do people who have pica eat? The list is a long one: ashes, balloons, chalk, metal, grass, crayons, ...

The urge to consume non-food items like chalk and paper strikes millions of people worldwide, creating intense daily cravings that can feel impossible to resist. These seemingly bizarre desires aren’t ...