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…
SPECIAL ALERT: THE HOT PEPPER "ONE CHIP CHALLENGE" Let's turn down the heat on the most recent social media challenge. Many sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok are prime activators of risky behavior, especially in teens. In recent…
Suicides by poison overdose have increased among teens, young adults & seniors within the last decade. The most vulnerable groups are 15 to 24-year-olds and 75 to 84-year-olds. While a specific cause has not been identified, researchers believe the rise…
Within the last several years, poison control centers have received significantly more calls regarding the purposeful ingestion of sodium nitrite. It's a method of suicide that has become more frequent due to the ease of information and accessibility for many,…
Consuming an excess amount of alcohol either by ingesting or inhaling can have significant risks. Today, some individuals are “vaping” or “smoking” alcohol to get drunk, which is a hazardous activity that can be detrimental to your health.
