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Water beads

Little to Large Problem: Danger of Water Beads Spotlighted in May Issue of MPC's ToxTidbits
Date Published: May 30, 2023
Water beads have many uses and come in a variety of different forms. Water beads pose a physical burden and have the potential of causing severe and fatal small bowel obstructions in the pediatric population. Read more...

Fingers getting skin cream out of a tub

Skin Lightening Products Highlighted in the May/June Issue of MPC's Poison Prevention Press
Date Published: May 17, 2023
Skin lightening products often say they’ll give you lighter, clearer skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots on your face, like acne scars or freckles. However, many skin lightening products contain dangerous ingredients that can actually harm the health of your skin and cause serious, long-term health problems. Read more...

Counterfeit Alptazolam tablets from the DEA

Nitazenes – the mu kids on the block Spotlighted in the April Issue of MPC's ToxTidbits
Date Published: April 26, 2023
Nitazenes are synthetic opioids from the benzimidazole-opioid class of drugs. They do not resemble fentanyl in structure but nonetheless act as highly potent mu-opioid agonists and can be up to 40 times more potent than fentanyl. Read more...

Edible cannabis chocolate products

Problematic Cannabis Use in Adults Spotlighted in the March Issue of MPC's ToxTidbits
Date Published: March 27, 2023
Cannabis use in the United States has risen over the last 20 years with
changes in cannabis legalization. Most states have some form of cannabis legalization or decriminalization. Read more...

Tiny Doctor Characters with Drugs and Equipment at Huge Human Heart Measure Pulse and Cholesterol Level for Diagnose and Treatment. Cardiology Health Care, Medicine. Cartoon People Vector Illustration

Heart Medicines Highlighted in the March/April Issue of MPC's Poison Prevention Press
Date Published: March 21, 2023
Cardiovascular (heart) medicines are used to treat diseases of the heart and high blood pressure. Read more...

Main image for National Poison Prevention Week 2023, taking place March 19-25, 2023

Maryland Poison Center Celebrates National Poison Prevention Week
Date Published: March 1, 2023
Observed March 19-25, National Poison Prevention Week helps raise awareness about the dangers of poisonings and promotes steps that everyone can take to prevent them. Read more..

Babysitter playing with toys with two young children

Babysitting Poison Safety Highlighted in the January/February Issue of MPC's Poison Prevention Press
Date Published: January 18, 2023
Before you go out for a date night, here are some important things to do and talk about with your babysitter. Read more...