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27 April 2026

“Gas Station” Dangers

  • Guest Staff
  • Poison Safety
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Here is the alt-text: Blurred image of a gas station store aisle with bold black text listing substances: Alkyl nitrites, kratom, 7‑OH, tianeptine, poppers, and the phrase “gas station heroin.”

There are a variety of shops that sell products you may not know are unregulated. These kinds of shops include, but aren’t limited to, gas stations, smoke or vape shops, convenience stores, and corner stores.

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23 March 2026

Home Remedies People Use for Poisonings (But Shouldn’t!)

  • Caroline Rodriguez
  • Poison Myths, Poison Safety
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A jar of golden honey, a metal tea infuser resting across a glass of dark amber tea, a half lemon, and a piece of fresh ginger root arranged on a dark tabletop.

In this blog, we’ll explore common home remedies we hear about. We’ll explain why you shouldn’t use them, and suggest what to do instead.

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30 January 2026

Meet Our Experts: Kayla

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A photo of Dr. Kayla Bourgeois sitting at a desk with computer in the background with a screen saver with the Maryland Poison Center logo on it

One of the goals of our eAntidote blog is to introduce you to the real poison experts who answer the phones at the Maryland Poison Center, as well as our staff members. Read this Q&A below to get to know our Clinical Toxicologist, Kayla.

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24 April 2025

Spring Cleaning

  • Emily
  • Cleaning Products
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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 March 2021

Spring Poison Safety

  • Emily
  • Cleaning Products, Plants, Seasonal, Swimming Pools
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Each season comes with different poison safety risks that we must keep in mind. During the spring season, life gets busy with the return of warm weather, kick-off of sports seasons, and spring break vacations. These tips will help you stay poison safe this spring.

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  • Here is the alt-text: Blurred image of a gas station store aisle with bold black text listing substances: Alkyl nitrites, kratom, 7‑OH, tianeptine, poppers, and the phrase “gas station heroin.”
    “Gas Station” Dangers April 27, 2026
  • A jar of golden honey, a metal tea infuser resting across a glass of dark amber tea, a half lemon, and a piece of fresh ginger root arranged on a dark tabletop.
    Home Remedies People Use for Poisonings (But Shouldn’t!) March 23, 2026
  • A fluffy white puppy and a light-colored kitten cuddle closely on a light background. The kitten wraps its front legs around the puppy and nuzzles its face. Red illustrated hearts and accent lines surround them, emphasizing affection, with a red heart and white paw print in the corner.
    Common Valentine’s Day Hazards for Pets February 13, 2026
  • A photo of Dr. Kayla Bourgeois sitting at a desk with computer in the background with a screen saver with the Maryland Poison Center logo on it
    Meet Our Experts: Kayla January 30, 2026
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