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Which side effects are most often searched on Google?

You know that moment when you start typing in the Google search bar and it automatically completes what you were thinking? A feature liked by some, but bothers others. Here at the Missouri Poison Center, we put Google to the test to find out the most common drug-related questions that people are searching.

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Ill Advised Antidotes

What is an antidote? The term antidote literally means “given against”, and is a substance, typically a medicine, given to counteract a particular poison.

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How to Prevent Medication Errors at School

Approximately 6% of all elementary and high school students receive medication while in school for conditions such as asthma, epilepsy, depression, diabetes, autism, allergies, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), among others.

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Replanting home flowers. The boy helps his mother to plant plants in a pot. A child learns to care for indoor plants. Woman teaches son to work with houseplants.

The Common Houseplant – Lovely to Look at, Unsafe to Eat!

Houseplants decorate in an attractive way, providing freshness to the air in the home. While children love to explore items in their environment, sometimes they may get a little too curious when it comes to houseplants with their interestingly shaped leaves and colorful pots.

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Armadillo – The Little Armored One

Fun Facts About Armadillos They are the only mammals with a hard shell. They flee into thorny patches that predators avoid and dig their way to safety. Armadillos always give birth to four identical pups. Their embryo splits into four. This makes them good candidates for fertility research. Babies leave…

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The Top 3 Medication Mishaps to Avoid this Summer

The best part of summertime is fun in the sun, but did you know that some commonly used medications make people more sensitive to the sun and the heat? There are also storage concerns certain medicine. Here’s how to avoid our Top 3 potential dangers and medication errors during the hot summer days.

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Flood Precautions

It has been a wet spring for Missouri with lots of rain causing flooding across the entire state. Rivers have risen to near record levels, causing damage to homes, road closures, and increased exposure to pests such as gnats, mosquitoes, and snakes.

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Are You Afraid of Snakes?

Most of the snakes found in Missouri are harmless and are actually very good for the environment, but there are five species which are venomous. Do you know the venomous snakes of Missouri?

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Self-Management of Opioid Dependence and Withdrawal: What is KRATOM and is it SAFE?

Kratom is becoming more popular as a substitute for opioid addiction. It is a legal herbal supplement, but does that mean it is safe? Keep reading to learn the important risks about kratom use and abuse.

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Are there poisonous springtime plants?

Children love to explore the outdoors, but sometimes they get a little too curious with the many colorful plants and give them a taste. You might wonder, are there poisonous springtime plants in Missouri?

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