Most injectable peptides are not approved for human use, and yet are available on the gray market in online stores. This poses potential long-term health problems and immediate overdose risks for users, especially teens and young adults who are finding ways to use these unregulated products. Social media is pushing…
In past blog articles, we’ve discussed trending poison topics that are generally something you may avoid. The BORG, parasite cleanses, and magic mushrooms are all things you don’t have to interact with if you choose not to. That is not the case with microplastics. These tiny particles are everywhere and…
Rodents are moving inside for the winter, which means trying to prevent or manage infestations. Although it may seem like purchasing rodenticides will be the fastest way to solve the problem, there are banned rodenticides circulating on the internet that may put you, your family, or your neighborhood at risk…
It’s one of those things at the back of your mind: Kids will pick up, chew, and swallow anything they can get their hands on. But it’s not until it actually happens that you find yourself asking, “Why… that?” We’re going in depth on why kids swallow some of the…
Accidental poisonings are nothing new, and neither is trying to treat them at home. However, there is a problem with many historic and new self-treatment methods: they may cause more harm than the poison someone touched or ingested. In this article, we're going over common DIY treatments for poisonings and…
“Bet you’ve never heard this happen before!” Poison Centers across America are open all day, seven days a week, to take calls about potential poisonings. Callers often begin with the quote above, but believe it or not, many situations are common even if they don’t feel like it in the…
Freon is a tasteless and mostly odorless gas containing fluorinated hydrocarbons. While freon is not the technical name for this chemical, it is the most common brand name for this refrigerant. This chemical cools appliances like refrigerators. It is part of a group of chemicals that can have harmful effects…
Milnacipran increases serotonin levels in the brain, which can lead to an alarming condition known as serotonin syndrome. Many other countries market Milnacipran as a treatment for depression. Still, do not use it solely to treat depression since it is not an FDA-approved antidepressant in the United States. What is…
Recreational abuse of the spice nutmeg for psychoactive effect has smoldered along, largely under the radar, for over a century. Although it usually keeps a low profile compared to other drugs of abuse and alcohol, it occasionally enjoys a swift rise in popularity, followed by a crash because of its…
Epinephrine is used when treating someone experiencing a severe allergic reaction, called anaphylaxis. Reactions usually happen fast when a person comes in contact with something they are allergic to. Auto-injectors like EpiPen®, Auvi-Q®, or Adrenaclick® allow those with severe allergic reactions to treat themselves while they wait for additional help…