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…
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 years, millions of videos and pictures of youth taking on…
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 of teen suicide stems from more young people struggling with…
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, especially young adults. What Is Sodium Nitrite? Sodium nitrite is…
As parents, we want to believe that our children are making safe and healthy choices, but many social media sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok are prime for risky behavior. In recent years, there have been millions of videos and pictures of youth engaging in challenges or dares that can sometimes have very scary consequences.
