Topic: American Association of Poison Control Centers

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Cinnamon challenge: MDs warn teens, 'Don't take it' (+video)

The cinnamon challenge, a dangerous teen prank shown in You Tube videos, has led to a surge in calls to poison centers. Doctors advise teens not to get involved in the cinnamon challenge fad.
Bath salts: Police raids net huge haul of synthetic drugs

Federal agents and state and local police made more than 90 arrests in nationwide raids. Experts say bath salts and other potent synthetic drugs are becoming popular, particularly among teens.
Bath salts: Gruesome Miami attack adds to drug's bizarre history

Reports suggest that synthetic drugs euphemistically named 'bath salts' might be behind a notorious recent Miami attack. Police are well aware of curious cases involving the drug.
Bath salts: police and hospitals befuddled by new drug craze

Bath salts are a synthetic powder that acts like cocaine and can be bought over the Internet or in some convenience stores. Hospitals and drug experts are trying to play catch-up.