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Newer drugs of abuse are sending thousands of people to emergency rooms. They're called "fake pot", "fake weed", and "fake cocaine", but their effects are real and dangerous. Users cannot know exactly what they are getting when they buy and use these drugs. Some users of these drugs are ill for days and some have died.
Medication errors can be dangerous for humans and for pets. An overdose of the pet's own medicine can be harmful, even fatal. Some human medicines are very dangerous for pets. Drug interactions can occur in pets, just as they can in humans. Be as careful about medicating pets as you are about medicating your children or yourself.
Up, up and away! Always keep medications out of sight, out of reach, and safely locked where children can't get them.
Surprisingly, children who taste products meant to kill mice or rats usually don’t get sick. Most of these poisons “thin” the mouse's blood, causing bleeding. But large amounts or repeated nibbling are required to make a child sick. Use webPOISONCONTROL® to determine whether the amount swallowed is a problem.
Foggers or "bug bombs" are pesticides used for fumigation. The propellants in them are usually flammable, so proper use is essential to avoid fires or explosions. Also, illness can result from failure to evacuate the premises during fogging or reentering without allowing enough time to ventilate the area.
Electronic cigarettes (e-Cigs) are devices made to look like real cigarettes. They contain a battery, a heater, and liquid nicotine. When heated, the nicotine liquid becomes a vapor, which users inhale. Liquid nicotine products contain flavorings and something to help the product vaporize. Liquid nicotine products are very poisonous if swallowed.
Botulism is a rare but dangerous type of poisoning that affects the nervous system. Honey can contain botulism spores; these spores release a toxin that can poison infants. The most dangerous effect of botulism is paralysis of the diaphragm, which means the infants cannot breathe on their own without a ventilator until the disease is cured.
Tea tree oil has been used as a "natural" remedy for a long time, especially for skin afflictions. There is very little scientific evidence that tea tree oil is effective for most skin conditions. It is poisonous if swallowed, so it should not be used in or around the mouth.
Swimmer’s itch occurs when your body has an allergic reaction to parasite larvae found in swimming water. While the rash maybe uncomfortable and is often very itchy, it usually resolves with simple home treatment.
Sleep deprivation is a common condition among US adults. Non-drug approaches should be tried first. Medicines for sleep include prescription agents, OTC drugs, and dietary supplements. Many sleep aids can cause dependence or next-day drowsiness. Dietary supplements and herbals promoted to help sleep are not approved by the FDA as safe or effective.
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