Jake walk was caused by drinking contaminated Jamaica ginger extract – “jake.” Jake walk earned its name from the unusual manner of walking people eventually acquired after drinking the jake.
Will Kids Really Eat That? Part Two
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.
“You’ll never believe what I just did”
We hear this all the time at the Maryland Poison Center. And we do believe what happened. You may think you’re the first person to have done something worth calling the Poison Center about, but chances are our experts have heard it before.
Meet Our Experts: Autumn
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 (MPC), as well as our staff members. Read this Q&A to get to know one of our specialists: Autumn Carrow.
Poisonings Throughout History: George Henry Lansom
Aconite, a type of flowering plant, is often called the Queen of Poisons. This is an accurate description as it was used as a poison throughout history.
Meet Our Experts: Melinda
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 (MPC), as well as our staff members. Read this Q&A to get to know our toxicology fellow: Melinda Lee.
Be Safe while Making a Splash this Summer
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.
Gummies: Sweet but Potentially Dangerous
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!
Poisonings Throughout History: William Palmer
William Palmer, an English physician from the Victorian period, is widely considered the “Prince of Poisoners.”
What You Should Know About Antidepressants
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.