Neurologic Deficits Following Oral Misuse of the Nasal Decongestant Propylhexedrine.

Introduction: Propylhexedrine is an over-the-counter nasal decongestant used recreationally for amphetamine-like effects. Prior reports have associated intravenous misuse with brainstem dysfunction and diplopia. This is a case of propylhexedrine ingestion resulting in neurological impairment with associated MRI findings.

The powder in the basement: how an unlabeled poison inspired federal legislative change.

The Oregon State Hospital, first established in 1862 as the Oregon Insane Asylum, was a state funded mental health institution that provided care and housing for a large and diverse patient population. In December 1941, the United States formally entered World War II. As wartime production and demands increased over the course of 1941 and into 1942, resources became more limited and budgets tightened.