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Nicotine Pouches Highlighted in September/October Issue of MPC's Poison Prevention Press
Date Published: October 8, 2025
From college campuses to coffee breaks, nicotine pouches are quickly becoming a trend everyone’s talking about. Read more...
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Not a Luxury Good: Designer Benzodiazepines Spotlighted in September Issue of MPC's ToxTidbits
Date Published: September 30, 2025
Designer benzodiazepines are considered novel psychoactive substances and share the same chemical structure core as FDA-approved benzodiazepines with slight alterations. Read more...
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Mushroom Edible Products Highlighted in July/August Issue of MPC's Poison Prevention Press
Date Published: August 26, 2025
Mushroom edible products are gaining popularity for their “natural” appeal and health claims. Hidden within this trend are serious risks that consumers need to understand before taking a bite or sip. Read more...
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Shellfish Poisoning: Danger in a Half Shell Spotlighted in July Issue of MPC's ToxTidbits
Date Published: July 15, 2025
There are four types of shellfish poisoning: diarrheic, neurotoxic, paralytic, and amnestic. Read more...
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Sunscreen Highlighted in May/June Issue of MPC's Poison Prevention Press
Date Published: June 30, 2025
Sunscreen helps prevent sunburn and premature skin aging, and it reduces the risk of skin cancer by blocking or absorbing harmful ultraviolet rays. Read more...
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Synthetic Cannabinoids Update Spotlighted in June Issue of MPC's ToxTidbits
Date Published: June 26, 2025
Synthetic cannabinoids are a diverse group of more than 200 novel psychoactive substances that bind to cannabinoid receptors. Read more...
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Spring Cleaning Highlighted in Mar/Apr Issue of MPC's Poison Prevention Press
Date Published: April 25, 2025
Let’s spring into cleaning safely—because sparkling countertops are great, but accidental poisonings are not! Read more...
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Maryland Poison Center Expanding Service Area
Date Published: April 1, 2025
Beginning April 1, the Maryland Poison Center will extend its coverage to encompass all 23 Maryland counties, Baltimore City, and the District of Columbia. Read more...
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Maryland Poison Center Celebrates National Poison Prevention Week
Date Published: March 4, 2025
Observed March 16-22, National Poison Prevention Week helps raise awareness about the dangers of poisonings and promotes steps that everyone can take to prevent them. Read more..
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Poison Help for Older Adults Highlighted in Jan/Feb Issue of MPC's Poison Prevention Press
Date Published: February 17, 2025
Older adults do not need the services of the Maryland Poison Center, right? Wrong! Read more...
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Compounded Semaglutide Spotlighted in February Issue of MPC's ToxTidbits
Date Published: February 13, 2025
Navigating safety, dosing, and risks of compounded Semaglutide. Read more...
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