Poisons and Antidotes - Rev ed Author:Carol Turkington Hundreds of poisons surround us in our daily lives, from poisonous plants and animals to medications and environmental toxins. Poisons and Antidotes is a comprehensive, A-to-Z resource that provides concise and easy-to-follow descriptions, symptoms, and treatments for more than 600 toxins, including poisonous spiders, snakes, and other crawling ... more »creatures; common household poisons; addictive drugs, such as nicotine, LSD, and cocaine; poison ivy, sumac, and other toxic shrubs; and insecticides and fertilizers. The revised edition offers new and expanded coverage of: The most common causes of poisoning The most deadly toxins Safeguards against poisoning Checklists of what to do and what NOT to do in a poisoning emergency.« less