If you thought TikTok trends couldn't get any more dangerous, then you haven't heard of BORGs! BORGs are a new trend on TikTok for college students that has been gaining popularity. Consumption of the high amounts of alcohol often found in BORGs can cause harmful health effects. The effects are…
Venomous Snakes Most of the snakes found in Missouri are harmless, and actually very good for the environment (they keep the rodent population down), but there are five species which are venomous. The copperhead is the most common venomous snake followed by the cottonmouth, and three different rattlesnakes. These venomous…
Oleander is a large tropical bush or small tree with purple, pink, or white flowers. It may be used as an ornamental patio plant in Missouri gardens but grows naturally along highways in the Southern United States and in Hawaii. Although oleander is decorative and pretty, all parts of the plant, including the flowers, leaves, nectar and sap contain a dangerous poison.
Marijuana, sometimes called weed, pot, or cannabis, is used both medicinally and recreationally. The marijuana plant has almost 100 cannabinoid compounds but THC is the most common and causes the feeling of being “high”. Now that some states have legalized marijuana for medical or for recreational purposes, the drug is becoming widely available. This can cause a problem if young children accidentally ingest it.
