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Get information on poisons and what to do in case of poisoning. Find facts on common household poisons, chemicals, as well as the toxicity and overdose information for common medications. For a list of all poisons visit the Poisons A to Z List.

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  • 3 Ways to Avoid Deadly Poisons

    ...n in the world contains plants that are poisonous to human beings. A good field guide can help you spot poisonous plants in your area and recognize the signs they exhibit. For example, foxglove ...

  • Poisons That Cause Dramatic Hair Loss

    Hair loss can be a key sign of chemical poisoning. Exposure to less than lethal doses of particular toxic substances can result in this symptom. The amount of poison needed to induce hair loss depe...

  • Chemical Poisoning Symptoms

    Chemical poisoning occurs when a toxic substance comes into contact with the body and causes an adverse reaction. The substance can be swallowed or inhaled. Also, chemical poisoning can result when...

  • 4 Ways to Treat Caffeine Poisoning

    Caffeine intoxication usually means that there is more than 300 mg of caffeine in a person's system--about three cups of strong coffee in less than an hour or six cans of Mountain Dew in about the...

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  • LS - Export Detailed Diary


    • Posted On August 3, 2008 02:37:15 PM

      ...mptoms * Vitamins * Poisons * Mental Health Eat Well * Healthy Foods * Eating for your Condition * Recipes * Diet & We... Read More

  • Help me understand this eating disorder - Binge /Purge


    • Posted On September 9, 2007 06:27:49 PM

      ...I was ridding myself of weight gain and poisons and depression and hurt and pain. It was the ultimate diet. I was literally getting rid of everything I hated. Or so I thought. That is why it ... Read More

    • Posted On September 3, 2007 05:35:37 PM

      I'm a dude and I am reading some of these profiles. I'm getting freaked out by the food issues. I can understand loosing a few lbs for health purposes ( me I wanna see my abs again). But when your ... Read More

  • Emergency & Crisis Helplines (Suicide, ED, Psych, Abuse


    • Posted On November 24, 2007 05:17:41 PM

      ...#46;org/findyourcenter.htm:udsiqmj9]Poison Control Directory 1-800-222-1222 (national) (for ingesting drugs and Poisons) The Americans With Disabilities Act Information and Assistance Hotli... Read More

    • Posted On November 25, 2007 02:39:30 PM

      wow thats weird that you posted this, I rang a helpline for the first time today! It was really good to talk to someone. I highly recommend it... especially if you are like me and too scared to act... Read More

  • Fatz and oilz........for people that are curious.


    • Posted On December 22, 2008 04:44:33 AM

      ...t they tend to accumulate environmental poisons. Fat-soluble poisons such as DDT do accumulate in fats; but water-soluble poisons, such as antibiotics and growth hormones, accumulate in the wate... Read More

    • Posted On December 23, 2008 12:14:27 AM

      ...nction or task, which by the way is how poison is classified. The world health organization (WHO) recommended to it's members that trans fats be banned as far back as 1978, but food manufacturer... Read More

  • Most Calories


    • Posted On July 20, 2007 04:29:50 PM

      ... lethal. And try to stay away from most poisons, that should help. *sarcasm was present in the entire post* Read More

    • Posted On July 20, 2007 10:55:58 AM

      What food on here is leathal in regards to calories/ fat? Read More

  • headache causes


    • Posted On February 23, 2009 07:10:12 PM

      ...only be recommended as a way of drawing poisons out of the body. Once this is accomplished, the continued drinking of distilled water is a bad idea." that's so weird. I would never guess t... Read More

    • Posted On February 23, 2009 06:32:15 PM

      I used to get headaches all the time (when i was unhealthy) now i RARELY get them. Today I got one and I'm trying to figure out why. These are my guesses: 1) too much sleep- I slept like... 9 hou... Read More

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Poisons Blogs

Medications cause most accidental poisonings in children

Medications cause most accidental poisonings in children http://bit.ly/1k6GqN The most common drugs that cause accidental pediatric poisoning are: - Tylenol - cough and cold medicines - antidepressants - NSAIDs Children aged 5 and under account for 81...

Black and whites

Black and whites Originally uploaded by Poison Cupcakes. Another "black and white" cupcake (i.e., chocolate and vanilla, side by side). We recently blogged another cupcake like this one that also had a banana filling, but in this case, I believe these...

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Ball72: Just threw away 4 hours listening to "Raina and the Glorious Poisons"

JamaicanTang: If u dont know what COPD is, its when your lungs take in oxygen but cant release all the CO2 which poisons your blood :-(

hippie_peace2u: http://tinyurl.com/vr8vn - Pork waste poisons water tables

donmcgreal: We're going to spa/fitnesse center if anyone wants to sweat out any of lastnights poisons. #ielv

Afflictedwolf: Shakespeare has a classical villain iago, who appears to be your friend while he slowly poisons ur ear. I'm tired of the fakeness.

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