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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Hand sanitizer: Good for public health, bad for drinking
Hand sanitizers are in the news this week following this Los Angeles Times report about teenagers showing up in emergency departments after drinking hand sanitizer. Most hand sanitizers are alcohol-based, … Continue reading
Posted in National News, Poison Prevention, Regional News, Substance Abuse
Tagged Alcohol and other drugs, Hand sanitizer, Substance Abuse
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NNEPC New Hampshire funding at risk
New Hampshire residents are in danger of losing access to their poison center. The State of New Hampshire has informed the Northern New England Poison Center that it no longer … Continue reading
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Maine bans additional synthetic hallucinogens
On Monday, Maine Governor Paul LePage signed a bill that bans additional synthetic hallucinogens related to bath salts. The bill was sponsored by Democratic Rep. Bobbi Beavers of South Berwick. … Continue reading
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Poison prevention and public health: Little steps can lead to big changes
April 2-8 is National Public Health Week. This year’s theme is “A Healthier America Begins Today: Join the Movement!” The goal is to encourage people to take preventive measures to … Continue reading
Posted in National News
Tagged Alcohol and other drugs, Public Health
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