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HEALTH ADVISORY: Undifferentiated coagulopathy after synthetic cannabinoid use

To: Emergency departments, EMS, Healthcare facilities, and local health departments From: Maryland Poison Center and Maryland Department of Health Date: April 4, 2018 RE: Undifferentiated coagulopathy after synthetic cannabinoid use The Maryland Poison Center at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy was notified on April 3, 2018, of a case in central Maryland in […]

Announcing Gabapentin (Neurontin) and Pregabalin (Lyrica) Testing

Excerpts from “Wakeup Call for Neurontin Abuse” Pain News Network Full article “Both pregabalin and gabapentin are increasingly being reported as possessing a potential for misuse. When used in combination with other depressants, they can cause drowsiness, sedation, respiratory failure and death,” said Professor Les Iverson, ACMD chairman, in a letter to Home Office ministers. […]

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