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    NM Poison & Drug Information Center

    MSC 07 4390
    1 University of New Mexico
    Albuquerque, NM 87131

    Physical Location:
    UNM Business Center - 1650 University NE
    Suite 4200

    Phone: (505) 272-4261
     Fax: (505) 272-5892

    Authorities warn parents of new synthetic drug

    November 8, 2012 - Liz McKernan, KOAT 7, koat.com

    Even though "smiles" hasn't made it's way to the streets of Albuquerque, poison control centers are ahead of the game, warning parents to be on the lookout.

    Synthetic drugs are on the streets and they're keeping law enforcement agencies busy. But cops aren't the only ones tracking these dangerous chemicals.

    "We get reports of adverse reactions. People who have been using these things, showing up in our facilities or call us from home when they have a bad reaction" said Dr. Steven Seifert, director of the UNM Poison Center.

    What complicates things is that doctors say manufacturers of these products keep changing their chemical recipes. (Full Story)