Safe medication disposal

Winter storm safety

Food safety and food poisoning

Home safety checklist

Seasonal Poison Hazards

Substance Use Prevention and Treatment

The poison specialists who answer the phone at the poison control center are able to help identify unknown pills for parents and caregivers of minors. A list of resources for drug use prevention and treatment is available here.

Don't wait

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you think someone has been poisoned, call us at 1-800-222-1222 right away. Do not wait for the victim to look or feel sick. Do not try to treat the person yourself.

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