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Blue Ridge Poison Centers warns that carbon monoxide poisoning risk increases in winter

Rebecca Barnabi

January 6, 2025

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Trick-or-treat: Blue Ridge Poison Center cautions parents about THC-laced edibles

Rebecca Barnabi

October 30, 2024

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Mushroom gummies may be harmful; five treated at UVA’s emergency department

July 18, 2024

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Researcher: Study finds ‘significant increase in pediatric suicides’ in Virginia, nationwide

June 19, 2024

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‘Growing mental health crisis in the nation’s youth’ increases calls to poison control centers

Rebecca Barnabi

June 5, 2024

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Decriminalization of ‘magic mushrooms’ leads to increased calls to poison centers

February 26, 2024

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Were pandemic school shutdowns the cause of the increase in youth suicide attempts?

April 28, 2023

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UVA Health study: Data spotlights pediatric mental health crisis in America

Rebecca Barnabi

April 20, 2023

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Blue Ridge Poison Center: Use of THC edibles, opioids, continue upward trend

Rebecca Barnabi

March 22, 2023

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Blue Ridge Poison Center provides tips on safe medication disposal

March 25, 2017