The Hallucinogenic Spice That Can Hospitalize: Nutmeg Overdose Risks in Wisconsin

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A Holiday Spice with a Dark Side

On a snowy December night in Cedarburg, the smell of nutmeg drifting from an oven feels like pure comfort. Pumpkin pie, kringle from Racine’s bakeries, and eggnog at a Milwaukee supper club—nutmeg is woven into Wisconsin’s seasonal traditions. But beneath its cozy image lies a hidden danger: in large amounts, nutmeg can send people to the emergency room.

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