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America’s Poison Centers Warns about the Dangers of Pink Cocaine

Pink cocaine is an illicitly manufactured mixture of drugs dyed pink with food coloring. Also known as 2C, tusi, or…

Delta-8 THC Poisoning

What is Delta-8 THC? The Cannabis Sativa plant contains hundreds of naturally occurring cannabinoids. The major cannabinoids in the plant…

Pediatric Cannabis Edible Poisoning

What are Cannabis Edibles? A cannabis edible (also called ‘edibles’, ‘marijuana edibles’) is any food or beverage item that contains…

GLP-1 Drug Overdose

What Are GLP-1 Drugs? GLP-1 Drug Overdose is trending. GLP-1, or glucagon-like peptide-1, is a naturally occurring hormone in the…

Acetaminophen Overdose

What is acetaminophen? Acetaminophen is a non-opioid analgesic that is used to treat pain and fever. It is an active…

Water Beads Safety

What are water beads? Water beads are super absorbent polymer balls that are often sold as toys, in craft kits,…