Prevention
Poison safety is key to prevention: Every year, America’s 55 poison centers receive millions of calls, the majority of which are about people coming into contact with dangerous or potentially dangerous substances. The rest were calls for information. These prevention tips can help you or your loved ones avoid poisonings. For more tips and information, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.
America’s Poison Centers Warns Public about the Dangers of Pink Cocaine
Pink cocaine is an illicitly manufactured mixture of drugs dyed pink with food coloring. Also known as 2C, tusi, or...
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Energy Drink Toxicity: Understanding the Risk to Youths
Energy drinks have become an increasingly popular drink of choice for school-aged children in recent years. Cases r...
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Xylazine Exposure Cases to America’s Poison Centers on the Rise
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy recently designated xylazine combined with fentanyl as an em...
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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®) Overdose
What is Benadryl? Diphenhydramine is an over the counter antihistamine used to treat a variety of problems includin...
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