Alabama Poison Control Center

The Alabama Department of Public Health is cautioning about water beads. Their appearance, which is small and candy-like, coupled with their size, may make them seem harmless. If misused, they can do quite a bit of life-changing, and sometimes, life-ending, damage.

Authorities say the Alabama Poison Center at Shelton State Community College is set to close at the end of September. The closure comes after a decision…