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Every month, we post a new article covering the latest trends and updates on harmful substances. We share information and safety tips on trending poison topics so that you and your family will know how to avoid these harmful substances and know what to do if you encounter them.

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6 Social Media Challenges and Myths You Should Talk to Your Kids About

As parents, we want to believe that our children are making safe and healthy choices, but many social media sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok are prime for risky behavior. In recent years, there have been millions of videos and pictures of youth engaging in challenges or dares that can sometimes have very scary consequences.

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Prescription bottle label showing a manufacture date of 9/11/16 and expiration date of 9/11/18, with yellow tablets spilled in front

Is It Safe to Take Expired Medications?

“Should I take expired medications?” Although this question may sound simple, the answer is a bit complicated. It all begins with safety. The mandated expiration date traces back to a law passed in 1979 requiring drug manufacturers to provide a specific date on their medications to guarantee potency and safety of the product up to that date.

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Cough syrup being poured from a brown bottle onto a spoon

Dextromethorphan

Dextromethorphan is a drug most often used as a cough suppressant. It can be found in many over-the-counter cold and cough medicines. While it’s very helpful for patients suffering from coughs, cold, and the flu, it can be abused if it’s used improperly.

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A glass jar tipped on its side with marijuana buds spilling out, with a cork lid beside it on a white surface.

Marijuana

Marijuana is one of the most commonly used recreational drugs in the U.S. Usually inhaled as smoke, marijuana can also be mixed with food or extracted into a liquid.

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A doctor holding a white and tan capsule pill between his fingers.

Prescription Amphetamines

Amphetamines act as a stimulant, increasing the activity of chemicals in the brain. There are different types of amphetamines, including those prescribed by a doctor for medical conditions and illegal forms like speed or meth.

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Person pouring white supplement tablets from a dark bottle into their palm in a gym setting

Pre Workout Supplements

For many people, a new work-out routine also involves using pre-workout supplements to “boost” the exercise session. These supplements are advertised to increase energy, motivation, performance and strength in hopes to reduce body fat and promote muscle growth.

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Assorted button and disc batteries of various sizes, including a CR2032 3V lithium battery

Button/Disc Batteries: Small in Size but Pack a Strong Charge

Did you ever stop to think about the dangers of the small round shiny battery that is in your electronic device? These batteries, often called button/disc batteries have caused serious problems and even death in both children and adults.

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Fentanyl, an opiate drug widely used in the western world

Fentanyl

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is many times more powerful than morphine. Synthetic means created in the lab rather than obtained from a natural source.

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Cocaine

Cocaine, derived from the coca plant, is an illegal drug that stimulates the brain’s reward pathway. It produces a feeling of euphoria and energy that can become highly addictive.

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Holding handful of opioid painkillers in front of orange prescription bottle

Opioids

Opioids are a class of drugs typically used for the treatment of acute and chronic pain. They include not only pain relievers available by prescription from a doctor, such as oxycodone (OxyContin®) and hydrocodone (Vicodin®), but also illegal drugs like heroin.

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