Over-the-Counter Medication Safety
With the cold and flu season in full swing and many Americans turning to their local pharmacy for treatment options,…
Cannabis Edibles: What Are They and How to Safely Store Them From Children
Are edibles dangerous for children? They can be. Across the country, many states have begun loosening restrictions on cannabis (marijuana,…
RECENT STUDY SHOWS A 530 PERCENT INCREASE IN MELATONIN OVERDOSE IN CHILDREN (What Parents Should Know About Keeping Children Safe)
Melatonin is a natural hormone released in the brain to help us regulate our sleep.
TOBACCO AND LIQUID NICOTINE POISONING
Each year, America’s Poison Centers answers thousands of calls about exposures to tobacco products like cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and chewing tobacco.
OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICINE SAFETY
OTC Medicine Safety is a 100% free, evidence-based set of resources designed to empower adults to facilitate critical medicine safety discussions with pre-adolescents and adolescents.
OLDER ADULTS AND MEDICINE SAFETY
The older we get, the more health concerns we have, the more doctors we see, and the more medicines we take.
HOW TO DISPOSE OF OLD MEDICINES
Medicines help us treat many diseases and health problems, but when they expire or are no longer needed it’s important to get rid of them in the correct way.
Opioid Overdose
What are Opioids? Opioids (otherwise known as narcotics) are a class of pain-relieving drugs. Opioids act primarily in the brain…
E-Cigarettes and Liquid Nicotine Poisoning
What is Nicotine? Nicotine is a highly addictive substance found in tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, and…
Cannabidiol – CBD Safety
CBD safety is getting to be a hot topic. Poison centers have seen an increase across all ages for Cannabidiol…