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Poison Prevention Press Archive

26 September 2025

Nicotine Pouches

Emily Nicotine, Nicotine Pouches, Nicotine Toxicity Leave a Comment
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From college campuses to coffee breaks, nicotine pouches are quickly becoming a trend everyone’s talking about.

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04 August 2025

Mushroom Edible Products

Emily Mushrooms Leave a Comment

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.

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30 June 2025

What You Should Know About Sunscreen

Emily Summer, Sunscreen Leave a Comment
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Sunscreen helps prevent sunburn and premature skin aging, and it reduces the risk of skin cancer by blocking or absorbing harmful ultraviolet rays.

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24 April 2025

Spring Cleaning

Emily Cleaning Products Leave a Comment
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Let’s spring into cleaning safely—because sparkling countertops are great, but accidental poisonings are not!

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29 January 2025

Poison Help for Older Adults

Emily Older Adults Leave a Comment
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Older adults do not need the services of the Maryland Poison Center, right? Wrong!

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16 December 2024

A Wrapped Gift – Holiday Poison Safety

Emily Alcohol, Cannabis, Carbon Monoxide, Food Poisoning, Holiday Safety, Plants, Toy Safety, Traveling Leave a Comment
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As we quickly approach the holiday season, we’d like to take a moment to share something with you – a wrapped gift of all the resources we have created over the years to ensure you and your family have a poison-safe holiday season!

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24 October 2024

Will Kids Really Eat That? Part Two

Guest Staff Children, Diaper Rash Cream, Household Cleaning Products, Silica Gel Packets Leave a Comment
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We are back with part 2 of “Will Kids Really Eat That?” where we continue exploring items we as adults think would be gross to eat but kids actually eat them all the time.

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18 July 2024

Be Safe while Making a Splash this Summer

Guest Staff Pool Products, Seasonal, Swimming Pools Leave a Comment
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Any pool owner will tell you that getting the pool ready for use, maintaining it, and closing it up for the off- season is no small task. It often requires multiple types of chemicals to keep the water clean, clear, and balanced.

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28 June 2024

Gummies: Sweet but Potentially Dangerous

Emily Cannabis, CBD, Delta-8, Edibles, Medicine Safety, Melatonin, Vitamins Leave a Comment
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If you take a stroll down the vitamin aisle at your local store, chances are you’ll be able to find the vitamin you’re looking for in gummy form!

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30 April 2024

What You Should Know About Antidepressants

Emily Antidepressants, Medicine, Medicine Safety Leave a Comment
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Antidepressants are medicines that are prescribed to treat symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. Sometimes they are prescribed for other conditions such as chronic pain, sleeping disorders, and migraine.

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