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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.

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

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.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ARMADILLOS Armadillos have tiny mouths and small peg like teeth used for grinding, therefore they do not bite. They are the only mammal with a hard shell. They fleeing into thorny patches that predators avoid and dig…

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.

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.