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📬 The Fall 2026 edition of The Poison Periodical is here! Explore the latest on recreational nitrous oxide misuse, concentrated 7-OH and other synthetic kratom products, community outreach, peer-reviewed publications, and more from MiPDC.
Read it here: bit.ly/4jhFx9j
ALT A hand holding a smartphone displaying an article titled "Michigan Health Leaders Highlight Growing Concerns About Recreational Nitrous Oxide Misuse" from the Fall 2026 edition of "Poison Periodical." In the background, a group of people play with balloons. To the right, a large envelope graphic reads "The Fall 2026 Poison Periodical is Here!" with the logo for Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center, Wayne State University.
Recreational nitrous oxide misuse is a growing public health concern in Michigan. Dr. Varun Vohra and fellow health care leaders are calling for stronger consumer protections in a new Detroit News op-ed.
Read the full piece: bit.ly/3TFtrMR
#MiPDC #NitrousOxide
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Before you use it, read it! 🏷️
Medication, cleaning products, chemicals and other household items have important instructions for safe use—and sometimes, how not to use them.
If an accidental poisoning happens, call the MiPDC 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222.
What’s on the agenda for MiPDC’s 3rd Annual Acute Care Toxicology Symposium? ☠️
From recreational drugs and lithium toxicity to snakebites and more, this year’s program covers a wide range of toxicology topics.
Click the link to learn more and register: bit.ly/4ipmOYY
Nitrous oxide misuse is showing up more often in Michigan.
The MiPDC identified 112 cases involving intentional recreational nitrous oxide misuse from Jan. 2024 to May 14, 2026.
Learn more in our newest blog post: bit.ly/4y1m0OK
Did you know that PFAS can be found in many consumer products, like fast-food wrappers or laundry detergent? PFAS are a group of widely used and potentially harmful chemicals.
Learn more at bit.ly/4cJQrAx.
@MichiganHHS
🔬 New research from MiPDC examines the clinical characteristics and outcomes of body-stuffer cases and whether the commonly used 6-hour observation period is sufficient. Read the study and explore more MiPDC research: bit.ly/4xIZcCJ
Registration is open! Join MiPDC for our 3rd Annual Acute Care Toxicology Symposium on Nov. 19, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Saint Andrew’s Hall on WSU’s campus in Detroit.
Free registration + 6.25 CME/CE credits for eligible attendees.
Register: bit.ly/4ipmOYY
September is National Food Safety Month! Everyone deserves a safe meal. We’ve recently updated and redesigned MiPDC’s Food Safety webpage with new resources on safe cooking, food storage, high-risk foods, power outages, foodborne illness & more.
🔗 mipoisonhelp.org/food-safety
🚰 Get Ahead of Lead! @MichiganHHS is offering eligible Michigan households free lead-reducing water filters and replacement cartridges. Pregnant people and families with children under 19 on Medicaid may qualify. Learn more: michigan.gov/mileadsafe/get-…
August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day.
Know the signs. Know how to respond. Know that help is available.
Questions? Call Poison Help 24/7: 1-800-222-1222.
August 21 is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day™. Join MiPDC at Spirit Plaza in downtown Detroit for our annual Overdose Awareness event. Talk early, share facts, and help prevent overdose: bit.ly/4bZPALM
#StopOverdose
Save the date!
Join the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center on Friday, Aug. 21 at Spirit Plaza in Detroit as we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day.
Learn more, register for Overdose Rescue Training, or submit a remembrance statement:
bit.ly/4yDbApf
🍓 Not all wild berries are safe to eat. Some poisonous berries can look nearly identical to edible varieties.
Only eat berries you can identify with 100% certainty.
Questions? Call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.
THC edibles can look like candy,
Steps to keep children safe:
🔒 Lock up cannabis products.
📦 Keep them in their original packaging.
🚫 Store them out of sight and out of reach.
If a child is exposed, call the MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222 for free, 24/7 expert guidance.
Save the date!
Join the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center on Friday, Aug. 21 at Spirit Plaza in Detroit as we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day.
Learn more, register for Overdose Rescue Training, or submit a remembrance statement:
bit.ly/4yDbApf
Questions about medications, household products, plants, bites & stings, alcohol, drugs, or poisonings?
The Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center is here for you 24/7 with free, confidential expert help
1-800-222-1222
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Ticks are active across Michigan! 🌿
✔ Use repellent
✔ Stay on trails
✔ Check yourself, kids & pets
✔ Remove ticks with fine-tipped tweezers
✔ Check for symptoms after a bite
Removing a tick within about 36 hours can reduce Lyme disease risk.
#TickSafety #Michigan
