Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center
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Experts in poison prevention and clinical toxicology serve the needs of all communities throughout Michigan. We offer free, confidential, nonjudgmental, and expert advice 24/7/365 and more.
A CO alarm can only save your life if it works. Yet only 6% of households test monthly—and 26% never do. It takes less than 10 seconds: push the button, hear the beep, and stay protected. Join the CO safety movement: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48 #COAwarenessMonth #CarbonMonoxide #TestYourAlarm #NoCO
November 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
A CO alarm can only save your life if it works. Yet only 6% of households test monthly—and 26% never do. It takes less than 10 seconds: push the button, hear the beep, and stay protected. Join the CO safety movement: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48 #COAwarenessMonth #CarbonMonoxide #TestYourAlarm #NoCO
Thanks to everyone who joined the MiPDC Acute Care Toxicology Symposium! And thank you to our event sponsor, SERB Pharmaceuticals. #MiPDC #Toxicology
November 14, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Thanks to everyone who joined the MiPDC Acute Care Toxicology Symposium! And thank you to our event sponsor, SERB Pharmaceuticals. #MiPDC #Toxicology
🍬 Candy or cannabis? Kids can’t tell the difference.
Poison center calls involving children and cannabis edibles have nearly doubled since legalization in Michigan.
Keep cannabis locked up and out of reach.
📞 1-800-222-1222##PoisonPrevention #CannabisSafety
Poison center calls involving children and cannabis edibles have nearly doubled since legalization in Michigan.
Keep cannabis locked up and out of reach.
📞 1-800-222-1222##PoisonPrevention #CannabisSafety
November 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
🍬 Candy or cannabis? Kids can’t tell the difference.
Poison center calls involving children and cannabis edibles have nearly doubled since legalization in Michigan.
Keep cannabis locked up and out of reach.
📞 1-800-222-1222##PoisonPrevention #CannabisSafety
Poison center calls involving children and cannabis edibles have nearly doubled since legalization in Michigan.
Keep cannabis locked up and out of reach.
📞 1-800-222-1222##PoisonPrevention #CannabisSafety
The data is in 📊 Anyone can make a lifesaving choice today:
✔️ Install carbon monoxide alarms
✔️ Remind your friends too
It’s that simple.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48
Questions? Call MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222.##COAwarenessMonth #KnowCO
✔️ Install carbon monoxide alarms
✔️ Remind your friends too
It’s that simple.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48
Questions? Call MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222.##COAwarenessMonth #KnowCO
November 9, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The data is in 📊 Anyone can make a lifesaving choice today:
✔️ Install carbon monoxide alarms
✔️ Remind your friends too
It’s that simple.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48
Questions? Call MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222.##COAwarenessMonth #KnowCO
✔️ Install carbon monoxide alarms
✔️ Remind your friends too
It’s that simple.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48
Questions? Call MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222.##COAwarenessMonth #KnowCO
CO poisoning isn’t always sudden—small leaks can cause headaches, fatigue & confusion over time. Check your appliances & install CO alarms. Questions? Call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center at 1-800-222-1222. #COAwarenessMonth #CarbonMonoxide
November 8, 2025 at 11:04 PM
CO poisoning isn’t always sudden—small leaks can cause headaches, fatigue & confusion over time. Check your appliances & install CO alarms. Questions? Call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center at 1-800-222-1222. #COAwarenessMonth #CarbonMonoxide
Viral doesn’t mean safe. ⚠️
Some social media challenges can cause serious poisoning or injury.
If exposed, call 1-800-222-1222 for free, expert help.##PoisonPrevention #SocialMediaSafety #MiPDC
Some social media challenges can cause serious poisoning or injury.
If exposed, call 1-800-222-1222 for free, expert help.##PoisonPrevention #SocialMediaSafety #MiPDC
November 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Viral doesn’t mean safe. ⚠️
Some social media challenges can cause serious poisoning or injury.
If exposed, call 1-800-222-1222 for free, expert help.##PoisonPrevention #SocialMediaSafety #MiPDC
Some social media challenges can cause serious poisoning or injury.
If exposed, call 1-800-222-1222 for free, expert help.##PoisonPrevention #SocialMediaSafety #MiPDC
📢 Don't forget to register for the 2nd Annual Acute Care Toxicology Symposium hosted by the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center!
🗓️ Nov. 13, 2025 | 8AM–4PM EST
📍 The Henry Autograph Collection
⭐️ AMA PRA Cat. 1 Credit
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/4odqhdB
🗓️ Nov. 13, 2025 | 8AM–4PM EST
📍 The Henry Autograph Collection
⭐️ AMA PRA Cat. 1 Credit
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/4odqhdB
November 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
📢 Don't forget to register for the 2nd Annual Acute Care Toxicology Symposium hosted by the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center!
🗓️ Nov. 13, 2025 | 8AM–4PM EST
📍 The Henry Autograph Collection
⭐️ AMA PRA Cat. 1 Credit
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/4odqhdB
🗓️ Nov. 13, 2025 | 8AM–4PM EST
📍 The Henry Autograph Collection
⭐️ AMA PRA Cat. 1 Credit
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/4odqhdB
It’s National Family Caregivers Month — time to Plug-in to Care. 💙
Caregivers: connect with support, resources, & community.
Need help with poisonings or medications? Call MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222 (free, confidential, 24/7).##PlugInToCare #ThankACaregiver #PoisonHelp
Caregivers: connect with support, resources, & community.
Need help with poisonings or medications? Call MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222 (free, confidential, 24/7).##PlugInToCare #ThankACaregiver #PoisonHelp
November 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
It’s National Family Caregivers Month — time to Plug-in to Care. 💙
Caregivers: connect with support, resources, & community.
Need help with poisonings or medications? Call MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222 (free, confidential, 24/7).##PlugInToCare #ThankACaregiver #PoisonHelp
Caregivers: connect with support, resources, & community.
Need help with poisonings or medications? Call MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222 (free, confidential, 24/7).##PlugInToCare #ThankACaregiver #PoisonHelp
November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month. The “silent killer” doesn’t discriminate—protect your loved ones with CO detection. Questions about CO? Call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center at 1-800-222-1222. #COAwarenessMonth #KnowCO #NoCO
November 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month. The “silent killer” doesn’t discriminate—protect your loved ones with CO detection. Questions about CO? Call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center at 1-800-222-1222. #COAwarenessMonth #KnowCO #NoCO
Not everything that looks like candy is candy 🍬
Check your kids’ treats this Halloween. If they eat something that isn’t candy, call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center for free, confidential help: 1-800-222-1222.##HalloweenSafety #CheckTheCandy #MiPDC
Check your kids’ treats this Halloween. If they eat something that isn’t candy, call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center for free, confidential help: 1-800-222-1222.##HalloweenSafety #CheckTheCandy #MiPDC
October 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Not everything that looks like candy is candy 🍬
Check your kids’ treats this Halloween. If they eat something that isn’t candy, call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center for free, confidential help: 1-800-222-1222.##HalloweenSafety #CheckTheCandy #MiPDC
Check your kids’ treats this Halloween. If they eat something that isn’t candy, call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center for free, confidential help: 1-800-222-1222.##HalloweenSafety #CheckTheCandy #MiPDC
Glow sticks make Halloween fun and bright, but the liquid inside can irritate the mouth, eyes, or skin if one breaks. If it happens, rinse with water and call 1-800-222-1222 for help. 👻✨##GlowStickSafety #PoisonPrevention #HalloweenSafety
October 30, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Glow sticks make Halloween fun and bright, but the liquid inside can irritate the mouth, eyes, or skin if one breaks. If it happens, rinse with water and call 1-800-222-1222 for help. 👻✨##GlowStickSafety #PoisonPrevention #HalloweenSafety
Trick or treat? Some “juices” are a scary mix-up! 👻 Many alcoholic drinks look just like kid-friendly sodas & juices. Keep them out of reach this Halloween!
Call 1-800-222-1222 for help.
#PoisonHelp #HalloweenSafety #LookAlikeDrinks #ChildSafety 🎃
Call 1-800-222-1222 for help.
#PoisonHelp #HalloweenSafety #LookAlikeDrinks #ChildSafety 🎃
October 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Trick or treat? Some “juices” are a scary mix-up! 👻 Many alcoholic drinks look just like kid-friendly sodas & juices. Keep them out of reach this Halloween!
Call 1-800-222-1222 for help.
#PoisonHelp #HalloweenSafety #LookAlikeDrinks #ChildSafety 🎃
Call 1-800-222-1222 for help.
#PoisonHelp #HalloweenSafety #LookAlikeDrinks #ChildSafety 🎃
Cold weather drives pests indoors. Pesticide products can be harmful if misused. Keep them secure and call the Michigan Poison & Drug Info Center at 1-800-222-1222 for safe guidance anytime. #PoisonHelp #PesticideSafety
October 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Cold weather drives pests indoors. Pesticide products can be harmful if misused. Keep them secure and call the Michigan Poison & Drug Info Center at 1-800-222-1222 for safe guidance anytime. #PoisonHelp #PesticideSafety
🚨 Nicotine pouch exposures are up 202% since 2022 — most involving young kids. Even one pouch can be toxic. Keep them out of reach and call 1-800-222-1222 for free, expert help from the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center.##NicotineSafety #PoisonHelp
October 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM
🚨 Nicotine pouch exposures are up 202% since 2022 — most involving young kids. Even one pouch can be toxic. Keep them out of reach and call 1-800-222-1222 for free, expert help from the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center.##NicotineSafety #PoisonHelp
Take action this #TakeBackDay! Safely dispose of unused or expired medications at a collection site near you. Protect your community and prevent misuse. Find a location: www.DEATakeBack.com
#SafeDisposal #Prevention #MedicationSafety
#SafeDisposal #Prevention #MedicationSafety
October 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Take action this #TakeBackDay! Safely dispose of unused or expired medications at a collection site near you. Protect your community and prevent misuse. Find a location: www.DEATakeBack.com
#SafeDisposal #Prevention #MedicationSafety
#SafeDisposal #Prevention #MedicationSafety
Face paint can make a costume come to life—but unsafe products can cause rashes or irritation. Check labels, test first, and use skin-safe makeup only.
Questions? Call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center anytime: 1-800-222-1222 🎃##HalloweenSafety #PoisonPrevention
Questions? Call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center anytime: 1-800-222-1222 🎃##HalloweenSafety #PoisonPrevention
October 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Face paint can make a costume come to life—but unsafe products can cause rashes or irritation. Check labels, test first, and use skin-safe makeup only.
Questions? Call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center anytime: 1-800-222-1222 🎃##HalloweenSafety #PoisonPrevention
Questions? Call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center anytime: 1-800-222-1222 🎃##HalloweenSafety #PoisonPrevention
Join us this Saturday, October 25th, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm at the #DEATakeBack event! Dispose of your unused medications safely and anonymously at convenient local drop-off locations nationwide. Locate a collection site near you: www.DEATakeBack.com #SafeDisposal #prevention #medicationsafety
October 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Join us this Saturday, October 25th, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm at the #DEATakeBack event! Dispose of your unused medications safely and anonymously at convenient local drop-off locations nationwide. Locate a collection site near you: www.DEATakeBack.com #SafeDisposal #prevention #medicationsafety
Don’t waste time searching the internet for poison help—it can be slow, inaccurate, and unsafe. Call the experts at the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center for free, confidential help 24/7: 1-800-222-1222.##PoisonHelp #SafetyFirst
October 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Don’t waste time searching the internet for poison help—it can be slow, inaccurate, and unsafe. Call the experts at the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center for free, confidential help 24/7: 1-800-222-1222.##PoisonHelp #SafetyFirst
Happy #NHEW 2024! This week celebrates health education specialists and their impact on our communities. Thank you for your hard work! Learn more at www.sophe.org.
For poison emergencies, call 1-800-222-1222 — free, confidential & expert help 24/7.
For poison emergencies, call 1-800-222-1222 — free, confidential & expert help 24/7.
October 21, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Happy #NHEW 2024! This week celebrates health education specialists and their impact on our communities. Thank you for your hard work! Learn more at www.sophe.org.
For poison emergencies, call 1-800-222-1222 — free, confidential & expert help 24/7.
For poison emergencies, call 1-800-222-1222 — free, confidential & expert help 24/7.
🧾 Today is #CheckYourMedsDay!
Take time to review your meds with your pharmacist or physician.
Check for updated doses, side effects, and drug interactions, and safely dispose of expired meds.
🚨 Questions? Call MiPDC at 800-222-1222. ##CheckYourMedsDay #MedicationSafety
Take time to review your meds with your pharmacist or physician.
Check for updated doses, side effects, and drug interactions, and safely dispose of expired meds.
🚨 Questions? Call MiPDC at 800-222-1222. ##CheckYourMedsDay #MedicationSafety
October 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🧾 Today is #CheckYourMedsDay!
Take time to review your meds with your pharmacist or physician.
Check for updated doses, side effects, and drug interactions, and safely dispose of expired meds.
🚨 Questions? Call MiPDC at 800-222-1222. ##CheckYourMedsDay #MedicationSafety
Take time to review your meds with your pharmacist or physician.
Check for updated doses, side effects, and drug interactions, and safely dispose of expired meds.
🚨 Questions? Call MiPDC at 800-222-1222. ##CheckYourMedsDay #MedicationSafety
Old or improperly stored food can make you sick.
✅ Check dates
🕒 Refrigerate within 2 hrs
🚫 Don’t taste to test
Call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center at 1-800-222-1222 for free, expert help 24/7.
✅ Check dates
🕒 Refrigerate within 2 hrs
🚫 Don’t taste to test
Call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center at 1-800-222-1222 for free, expert help 24/7.
October 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Old or improperly stored food can make you sick.
✅ Check dates
🕒 Refrigerate within 2 hrs
🚫 Don’t taste to test
Call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center at 1-800-222-1222 for free, expert help 24/7.
✅ Check dates
🕒 Refrigerate within 2 hrs
🚫 Don’t taste to test
Call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center at 1-800-222-1222 for free, expert help 24/7.
🍬 THC edibles can look just like candy.
🔒 Store securely
🙅♂️ Don’t use around kids
‼️ Keep separate from Halloween candy
🍫 Check treats before eating
If someone accidentally ingests an edible, call 1-800-222-1222 for free, confidential help 24/7. 🎃👻
🔒 Store securely
🙅♂️ Don’t use around kids
‼️ Keep separate from Halloween candy
🍫 Check treats before eating
If someone accidentally ingests an edible, call 1-800-222-1222 for free, confidential help 24/7. 🎃👻
October 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
🍬 THC edibles can look just like candy.
🔒 Store securely
🙅♂️ Don’t use around kids
‼️ Keep separate from Halloween candy
🍫 Check treats before eating
If someone accidentally ingests an edible, call 1-800-222-1222 for free, confidential help 24/7. 🎃👻
🔒 Store securely
🙅♂️ Don’t use around kids
‼️ Keep separate from Halloween candy
🍫 Check treats before eating
If someone accidentally ingests an edible, call 1-800-222-1222 for free, confidential help 24/7. 🎃👻
October is #ADHD Awareness Month. ADHD medications are powerful and effective but must be handled with care. ✅ Use as directed ✅ Don’t share ✅ Lock them up. For dosing or safety concerns, call 1-800-222-1222. Free, trusted, and confidential help 24/7/365.
October 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
October is #ADHD Awareness Month. ADHD medications are powerful and effective but must be handled with care. ✅ Use as directed ✅ Don’t share ✅ Lock them up. For dosing or safety concerns, call 1-800-222-1222. Free, trusted, and confidential help 24/7/365.
📢 Free registration is open for the 2nd Annual Acute Care Toxicology Symposium hosted by the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center!
🗓️ Nov. 13, 2025 | 8AM–4PM
📍 The Henry Autograph Collection
⭐️ AMA PRA Cat. 1 Credit
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/4odqhdB
🗓️ Nov. 13, 2025 | 8AM–4PM
📍 The Henry Autograph Collection
⭐️ AMA PRA Cat. 1 Credit
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/4odqhdB
October 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
📢 Free registration is open for the 2nd Annual Acute Care Toxicology Symposium hosted by the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center!
🗓️ Nov. 13, 2025 | 8AM–4PM
📍 The Henry Autograph Collection
⭐️ AMA PRA Cat. 1 Credit
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/4odqhdB
🗓️ Nov. 13, 2025 | 8AM–4PM
📍 The Henry Autograph Collection
⭐️ AMA PRA Cat. 1 Credit
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/4odqhdB
47,000 kids visit the ER yearly for accidental med poisoning.
🚸 Prevention is simple:
🧺 Store meds out of reach & sight
🔒 Lock boxes & child-resistant lids
💊 Keep in original containers
📞 Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222
#PoisonPrevention #MedicineSafety
🚸 Prevention is simple:
🧺 Store meds out of reach & sight
🔒 Lock boxes & child-resistant lids
💊 Keep in original containers
📞 Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222
#PoisonPrevention #MedicineSafety
October 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM
47,000 kids visit the ER yearly for accidental med poisoning.
🚸 Prevention is simple:
🧺 Store meds out of reach & sight
🔒 Lock boxes & child-resistant lids
💊 Keep in original containers
📞 Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222
#PoisonPrevention #MedicineSafety
🚸 Prevention is simple:
🧺 Store meds out of reach & sight
🔒 Lock boxes & child-resistant lids
💊 Keep in original containers
📞 Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222
#PoisonPrevention #MedicineSafety