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The Tox Lab

The Tox Lab
Toxicology
Fentanyl
Nitazines
Opioids
Alcohol
Schizophrenia
Nicotine
Ketamine
Methamphetamine
Methanol Poisoning
Arsenic
Tianeptine
Xylazine
Harold Shipman
BTNPS
Cannabis
GHB
Clozapine
Benzodiazepines
LSD

The Tox Lab is a podcast dedicated to exploring the science of toxicology and its real-world implications. Each week we aim to break down complex research, investigate real-life cases, and discuss emerging trends in toxicology. Disclaimer: All opinions are our own. Find us on instagram: @the_tox_lab Email us here: thetoxlab@gmail.com

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This week on The Tox Lab, we’re discussing novel benzodiazepines and examining recent trends in their emergence and detection.

We begin by exploring the origins of novel benzodiazepines, including how these compounds have entered the drug market and... more

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This week on The Tox Lab, we’re discussing kava and examining its history, use, and potential toxicological effects.

We begin by exploring the history of kava and its longstanding cultural and social significance, before discussing reported benefits... more

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This week on The Tox Lab, we’re discussing poison dart frogs and the alkaloid epibatidine.

We begin by examining recent reports surrounding the death of Alexei Navalny and the suggestion that epibatidine may have been involved.

We then discuss pois... more

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This week on The Tox Lab, we’re back with a long-awaited update on novel synthetic opioids.

We begin by discussing the April 2026 UNODC announcement on the increasingly varied forms in which synthetic opioids are being encountered, including vapes, ... more

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This week on The Tox Lab, we are taking a look at the role of naloxone in risk taking behaviours, harm reduction and disparities surrounding naloxone access.

We begin by discussing a study looking at the expansion of naloxone access laws in the Uni... more

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A year after we first took a look at mitragynine (kratom), we are back with an update episode looking at how the landscape surrounding mitragynine is evolving.

We begin by examining poison centre data, exploring trends in reported exposures in the U... more

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This week on The Tox Lab, we’re examining the controversial 2006 Lancet paper on codeine and fatal opioid toxicity in a breastfed infant.

We begin by introducing the paper and the case at its centre, in which an infant developed fatal opioid toxicit... more

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This week on The Tox Lab, we’re examining pesticides and their role in toxicology.

We begin by discussing a study investigating pesticide exposure in florists, highlighting occupational risks and the potential for chronic low-level exposure.

We the... more

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Rebecca
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Episode 44: Ozempic and GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs – Benefits, Overdose, and Counterfeits
Q: Should people without diabetes be prescribed Ozempic given the global shortage?
Ozempic should be prioritized for the management of diabetes, as that's its primary use.
Episode 44: Ozempic and GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs – Benefits, Overdose, and Counterfeits
Q: What happens if somebody takes too much Ozempic?
Despite a significant overdose, there were no major adverse effects observed, beyond mild nausea.

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A science-focused show that unpacks toxicology via real-world cases, clinical discussions, and emerging trends. Across recent episodes, the hosts blend medical and scientific reasoning to explain topics like dopamine-related behavior in therapy, toxin mechanisms (tetrodotoxin, nitazenes, organophosphates), pharmacology (CBD, MAOIs, bupropion), and public health implications. The format tends to pair case-based narratives with mechanistic explanations, safety considerations, and practical takeaways for clinicians, researchers, and informed lay listeners. A notable strength is the integration of biomedical detail with policy, ethics, and public health context, offering accessible yet rigorous conversations that can inform decision-makers in h... more

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