In this episode we talk to Timothy Wiegand from Rochester about treating the toxicity associated with alcohol and alcohol withdrawal. This was prompted by a recent ACMT pre-symposium in Puerto Rico. We also refer to work by Jose Maldonado with a nice full text review available here. Contributors include Matt Zuckerman and Timothy Wiegand.

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In this episode we are very pleased to be able to interview Earth and Fire Erowid, the founders and directors of the Erowid website and center. We discuss the origins of the site, their mission regarding educating about drug use, and how that interfaces with what we do as physicians and toxicologists. This is part 2 of a 2 part interview. Contributors include Matthew Zuckerman, and Fire Erowid, and Earth Erowid.

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In this episode we are very pleased to be able to interview Earth and Fire Erowid, the founders and directors of the Erowid website and center. We discuss the origins of the site, their mission regarding educating about drug use, and how that interfaces with what we do as physicians and toxicologists. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview. Contributors include Matthew Zuckerman, and Fire Erowid, and Earth Erowid.

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In this special edition episode we talk about ricin and address some of the panic in the press about recent letters being sent to the President and other officials. The whole story involves the KGB, poison beans, tainted mail, Elvis impersonators and ends up in the land that brought us Ed Boyer. Contributors include Matt Zuckerman, Jen Carey, and Ed Boyer. More information on measuring levels can be found here and more information on the infamous Markov case can be found here.

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In this episode we talk to Eric Brush about hyperalgesia, when opiate use leads to increased pain. We’ll also talk to Steve Bird about some strategies to use when treating acute pain in patients who chronically use opiates.  A must listen for anyone who sees patients on chronic opioids, treats pain in patients with chronic pain, or knows someone who does.  A link to Dr. Brush’s article can be found here and the review of Ketamine as an adjuvant can be found here.

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On this episode we discuss metamizole with Brazilian toxicologist Dr. Anthony Wong of the University of São Paulo. Contributors include Stephanie Weiss, Matt Zuckerman, and Anthony Wong. More information on metamizole and its effects is available here.

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On this episode we discuss the latest NACCT tox conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hear about toxicologist throw downs, Where are the Benjamins in toxicology, and Tox Icons betting it all on black. Contributors include Jen Carey, Mark Neavyn, and Matt Zuckerman.

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On this episode we discuss organophosphate poisoning including nerve agents and insecticides.  Contributors include Matt Zuckerman, Steve Bird, and Adam Darnobid with a shoutout to Jason Hack.

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In this episode we talk about physostigmine for anticholinergic delirium and arsenic in your apple juice. Contributors include Matt Zuckerman and Chuck McKay.

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