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Toxicologists are usually pharmacologists with additional training in understanding the biological effects of toxicity from excessive doses of drugs or substances ingested and the resultant side effects. Many Poison Control Centers employ these individuals to help answer questions from the public and healthcare professionals who contact them regarding cases of possible poisoning. They may be able to provide a course of medical action, based on the presence and severity of symptoms in a patient, as related to the amount of substances taken and how best to provide supportive treatment.

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