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THE BENADRYL CHALLENGE? YES, IT’S A THING

September 11, 2020

STATE WIDE–You may have heard about the Tide pod challenge and the cinnamon challenge. Now some kids and teenagers are trying the Benadryl challenge. A Hoosier doctor says drinking too much Benadryl is dangerous and wants parents and their children to know about the effects. The Indiana Poison Center can be reached by phone at…

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Indiana, Michigan poison control centers are getting more calls

September 11, 2020

Data from the poison centers in both Indiana and Michigan show an increase in calls about household cleaners. We’re told it’s likely due to people using them more to stop the spread of coronavirus. Experts recommend using household disinfectants to clean surfaces for coronavirus. They also recommend washing your hands frequently. But medical experts at…

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Health professionals warn against ingesting disinfectants amid virus

May 7, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Local public health officials are putting out warnings after President Donald Trump suggested testing injections of disinfectants in humans to cure coronavirus during a briefing at the White House on Thursday. “I see the disinfectant that knocks it out in a minute one minute. Is there a way we can do something…

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Hot IN ToxIN

March 24, 2020

I know you all are probably thinking the same thing that I am thinking- that the only way to make this pandemic even more awesome is to combine it with a low-level mass toxin-related casualty event.  Well, my friends, your prayers have been heard and answered!   What is Hot IN ToxIN is chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine. …

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Synthetic Cannabinoid

July 8, 2019

To refresh your memory-last spring, a large quantity of synthetic cannabinoids contaminated with a potent anticoagulant was sold in our region.

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Drugs in the Water

June 25, 2019

Using sewage to help determine patterns of drug use is not a new technique.  Europe has been doing studies of this kind for a long time, and America has a few researchers using this method as well.

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