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New study: Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center data show low risk of adverse events associated with flumazenil use in acutely poisoned patients.
Read the research & more 2025 publications at poison.med.wayne.edu/academic-publications
Read the research & more 2025 publications at poison.med.wayne.edu/academic-publications
January 8, 2026 at 8:37 PM
New study: Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center data show low risk of adverse events associated with flumazenil use in acutely poisoned patients.
Read the research & more 2025 publications at poison.med.wayne.edu/academic-publications
Read the research & more 2025 publications at poison.med.wayne.edu/academic-publications
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Myth vs. Fact
Myth: Poison Control is only for emergencies.
Fact: Poison experts can help with any exposure—before it becomes serious.
Medication questions, household products, or child exposures?
Call 1-800-222-1222 — free, confidential, 24/7.
#PoisonControl #PoisonPrevention
Myth: Poison Control is only for emergencies.
Fact: Poison experts can help with any exposure—before it becomes serious.
Medication questions, household products, or child exposures?
Call 1-800-222-1222 — free, confidential, 24/7.
#PoisonControl #PoisonPrevention
January 9, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Myth vs. Fact
Myth: Poison Control is only for emergencies.
Fact: Poison experts can help with any exposure—before it becomes serious.
Medication questions, household products, or child exposures?
Call 1-800-222-1222 — free, confidential, 24/7.
#PoisonControl #PoisonPrevention
Myth: Poison Control is only for emergencies.
Fact: Poison experts can help with any exposure—before it becomes serious.
Medication questions, household products, or child exposures?
Call 1-800-222-1222 — free, confidential, 24/7.
#PoisonControl #PoisonPrevention
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Expired meds aren’t just clutter— they’re a safety risk. Safely dispose of expired or unwanted meds at take-back sites or using deactivation pouches. Never flush unless directed. 📞 Questions? Call MiPDC anytime: 1-800-222-1222 💊 #ToxTip #SafeDisposal #MedicineSafety #MiPDC
January 16, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Expired meds aren’t just clutter— they’re a safety risk. Safely dispose of expired or unwanted meds at take-back sites or using deactivation pouches. Never flush unless directed. 📞 Questions? Call MiPDC anytime: 1-800-222-1222 💊 #ToxTip #SafeDisposal #MedicineSafety #MiPDC
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The National Poison Prevention Week Video & Poster Contest is OPEN! 🎨🎥 Help spread poison safety awareness for a chance to win cash. Deadline: Feb 3, 2026. Enter at bit.ly/nppw-contest-2026
January 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The National Poison Prevention Week Video & Poster Contest is OPEN! 🎨🎥 Help spread poison safety awareness for a chance to win cash. Deadline: Feb 3, 2026. Enter at bit.ly/nppw-contest-2026
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Cold weather increases the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from furnaces, fireplaces, and heaters. CO is colorless and odorless—working CO detectors save lives.
Questions or concerns? Call MiPDC 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222.
##CarbonMonoxide #WinterSafety #PoisonPrevention
Questions or concerns? Call MiPDC 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222.
##CarbonMonoxide #WinterSafety #PoisonPrevention
January 23, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Cold weather increases the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from furnaces, fireplaces, and heaters. CO is colorless and odorless—working CO detectors save lives.
Questions or concerns? Call MiPDC 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222.
##CarbonMonoxide #WinterSafety #PoisonPrevention
Questions or concerns? Call MiPDC 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222.
##CarbonMonoxide #WinterSafety #PoisonPrevention
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New research using Michigan toxicology surveillance data reports the prevalence of medetomidine detection in both ante- and post-mortem biological samples — often alongside fentanyl and xylazine.
Read the study + more MiPDC publications:
🔗 poison.med.wayne.edu/academic-publications
Read the study + more MiPDC publications:
🔗 poison.med.wayne.edu/academic-publications
January 27, 2026 at 4:29 PM
New research using Michigan toxicology surveillance data reports the prevalence of medetomidine detection in both ante- and post-mortem biological samples — often alongside fentanyl and xylazine.
Read the study + more MiPDC publications:
🔗 poison.med.wayne.edu/academic-publications
Read the study + more MiPDC publications:
🔗 poison.med.wayne.edu/academic-publications
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New Year’s Eve + alcohol = plan ahead. Pace drinks, avoid mixing with meds, and arrange a safe ride home. For alcohol exposure questions, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.##MiPDC #NewYearsEve #AlcoholSafety
December 31, 2025 at 3:10 PM
New Year’s Eve + alcohol = plan ahead. Pace drinks, avoid mixing with meds, and arrange a safe ride home. For alcohol exposure questions, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.##MiPDC #NewYearsEve #AlcoholSafety
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Some brownies, gummies, and candies contain THC — and they look just like regular treats. Store edibles locked away and labeled. If someone may have eaten one, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.##MiPDC #CannabisSafety
December 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Some brownies, gummies, and candies contain THC — and they look just like regular treats. Store edibles locked away and labeled. If someone may have eaten one, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.##MiPDC #CannabisSafety
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What happens when a hand warmer is opened? The chemicals inside can irritate skin, eyes, or lungs — and can be harmful if swallowed, especially for kids or pets. Use as directed. Questions? Call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.
#MiPDC #WinterSafety
#MiPDC #WinterSafety
December 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
What happens when a hand warmer is opened? The chemicals inside can irritate skin, eyes, or lungs — and can be harmful if swallowed, especially for kids or pets. Use as directed. Questions? Call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.
#MiPDC #WinterSafety
#MiPDC #WinterSafety
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Button batteries are small but dangerous. If swallowed, they can cause severe internal burns in hours. Keep batteries secured & out of reach. For help, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.
#MiPDC #ButtonBatterySafety #HolidaySafety
#MiPDC #ButtonBatterySafety #HolidaySafety
December 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Button batteries are small but dangerous. If swallowed, they can cause severe internal burns in hours. Keep batteries secured & out of reach. For help, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.
#MiPDC #ButtonBatterySafety #HolidaySafety
#MiPDC #ButtonBatterySafety #HolidaySafety
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Cold & flu meds can help—but misuse can be dangerous.
Read labels, avoid double-dosing, & use caution with combo products.
Questions? Call MiPDC 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222.
#MedicationSafety #FluSeason #ToxTip
Read labels, avoid double-dosing, & use caution with combo products.
Questions? Call MiPDC 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222.
#MedicationSafety #FluSeason #ToxTip
December 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Cold & flu meds can help—but misuse can be dangerous.
Read labels, avoid double-dosing, & use caution with combo products.
Questions? Call MiPDC 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222.
#MedicationSafety #FluSeason #ToxTip
Read labels, avoid double-dosing, & use caution with combo products.
Questions? Call MiPDC 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222.
#MedicationSafety #FluSeason #ToxTip
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Laughing gas isn’t harmless. Colorful nitrous oxide tanks & sweet flavors marketed to young people can cause oxygen loss, nerve damage, paralysis, blood clots, & death.
Need confidential help? Call MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222.
#NoLaughingGas #NitrousOxide #MiPDC #PoisonPrevention
Need confidential help? Call MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222.
#NoLaughingGas #NitrousOxide #MiPDC #PoisonPrevention
December 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Laughing gas isn’t harmless. Colorful nitrous oxide tanks & sweet flavors marketed to young people can cause oxygen loss, nerve damage, paralysis, blood clots, & death.
Need confidential help? Call MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222.
#NoLaughingGas #NitrousOxide #MiPDC #PoisonPrevention
Need confidential help? Call MiPDC at 1-800-222-1222.
#NoLaughingGas #NitrousOxide #MiPDC #PoisonPrevention
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Fentanyl is extremely powerful—even tiny amounts can be deadly.
Know the signs: pinpoint pupils, slow/shallow breathing, blue lips/skin, or sudden unresponsiveness.
Call 911 immediately.
MiPDC is here 24/7 for free, confidential help: 1-800-222-1222.##fentanyl #MiPDC #poisonhelp
Know the signs: pinpoint pupils, slow/shallow breathing, blue lips/skin, or sudden unresponsiveness.
Call 911 immediately.
MiPDC is here 24/7 for free, confidential help: 1-800-222-1222.##fentanyl #MiPDC #poisonhelp
December 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Fentanyl is extremely powerful—even tiny amounts can be deadly.
Know the signs: pinpoint pupils, slow/shallow breathing, blue lips/skin, or sudden unresponsiveness.
Call 911 immediately.
MiPDC is here 24/7 for free, confidential help: 1-800-222-1222.##fentanyl #MiPDC #poisonhelp
Know the signs: pinpoint pupils, slow/shallow breathing, blue lips/skin, or sudden unresponsiveness.
Call 911 immediately.
MiPDC is here 24/7 for free, confidential help: 1-800-222-1222.##fentanyl #MiPDC #poisonhelp
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Never use a gas oven to heat your home. It can quickly produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide—a colorless, odorless gas that can cause poisoning and even death. Use safe heating options and stay warm the right way. #CarbonMonoxide #HomeSafety #MiPDC
December 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Never use a gas oven to heat your home. It can quickly produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide—a colorless, odorless gas that can cause poisoning and even death. Use safe heating options and stay warm the right way. #CarbonMonoxide #HomeSafety #MiPDC
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❄️ Tox Tip: Ice melt can be harmful, especially to kids or pets. Read labels, store safely, clean up spills, and wipe pets’ paws. Need help? Call 1-800-222-1222. #ToxTips #MiPDC #WinterSafety
December 5, 2025 at 11:36 PM
❄️ Tox Tip: Ice melt can be harmful, especially to kids or pets. Read labels, store safely, clean up spills, and wipe pets’ paws. Need help? Call 1-800-222-1222. #ToxTips #MiPDC #WinterSafety
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Tox Tip: Store snowblower gasoline safely! Keep fuel in labeled containers, stored in a cool, ventilated area — never in cups or bottles. For exposures or questions, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.##MiPDC #ToxTips #WinterSafety
December 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Tox Tip: Store snowblower gasoline safely! Keep fuel in labeled containers, stored in a cool, ventilated area — never in cups or bottles. For exposures or questions, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.##MiPDC #ToxTips #WinterSafety
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Child-resistant does NOT mean childproof. Kids can often open medicine bottles, putting them at risk for accidental poisoning. Store medications up high and out of reach, and keep the Poison Help line handy: 1-800-222-1222.##PoisonSafety #ChildSafety #MiPDC
December 1, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Child-resistant does NOT mean childproof. Kids can often open medicine bottles, putting them at risk for accidental poisoning. Store medications up high and out of reach, and keep the Poison Help line handy: 1-800-222-1222.##PoisonSafety #ChildSafety #MiPDC
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Keep Thanksgiving safe with these turkey cooking tips: don’t wash your bird, cook to 165°F with a meat thermometer, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. For food poisoning concerns, call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center at 1-800-222-1222. #ThanksgivingSafety
November 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Keep Thanksgiving safe with these turkey cooking tips: don’t wash your bird, cook to 165°F with a meat thermometer, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. For food poisoning concerns, call the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center at 1-800-222-1222. #ThanksgivingSafety
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Keep your meals safe and healthy using the 4 C's of food safety:
🧼 Clean: wash hands & surfaces often.
🔥 Cook: use a thermometer—follow safe temps.
❄️ Chill: refrigerate food quickly.
🚫 Cross Contamination: keep raw meat away from ready-to-eat foods.
🧼 Clean: wash hands & surfaces often.
🔥 Cook: use a thermometer—follow safe temps.
❄️ Chill: refrigerate food quickly.
🚫 Cross Contamination: keep raw meat away from ready-to-eat foods.
November 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Keep your meals safe and healthy using the 4 C's of food safety:
🧼 Clean: wash hands & surfaces often.
🔥 Cook: use a thermometer—follow safe temps.
❄️ Chill: refrigerate food quickly.
🚫 Cross Contamination: keep raw meat away from ready-to-eat foods.
🧼 Clean: wash hands & surfaces often.
🔥 Cook: use a thermometer—follow safe temps.
❄️ Chill: refrigerate food quickly.
🚫 Cross Contamination: keep raw meat away from ready-to-eat foods.
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🥂 Cheers to everyone installing a carbon monoxide alarm this Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month.
Protection for your family, anytime, day or night.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48
##COAwarenessMonth #COAlarm #COSafety #NoCO
Protection for your family, anytime, day or night.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48
##COAwarenessMonth #COAlarm #COSafety #NoCO
November 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
🥂 Cheers to everyone installing a carbon monoxide alarm this Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month.
Protection for your family, anytime, day or night.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48
##COAwarenessMonth #COAlarm #COSafety #NoCO
Protection for your family, anytime, day or night.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48
##COAwarenessMonth #COAlarm #COSafety #NoCO
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CO poisoning is preventable. Safety checklist: install CO alarms on every level, test monthly, don’t run generators or cars indoors, know the symptoms, and get appliance/vent checks. More tips: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48
#COAwarenessMonth #PreventCO #CarbonMonoxide #PublicSafety #NoCO
#COAwarenessMonth #PreventCO #CarbonMonoxide #PublicSafety #NoCO
CO Awareness Month 2025 | NCOAA
November is CO Awareness Month. Learn how carbon monoxide impacts anyone, anywhere, anytime. Join CO Awareness Month to prevent poisoning and protect your community.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
CO poisoning is preventable. Safety checklist: install CO alarms on every level, test monthly, don’t run generators or cars indoors, know the symptoms, and get appliance/vent checks. More tips: https://bit.ly/3Lj0C48
#COAwarenessMonth #PreventCO #CarbonMonoxide #PublicSafety #NoCO
#COAwarenessMonth #PreventCO #CarbonMonoxide #PublicSafety #NoCO
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🍁 The Fall 2025 edition of The Poison Periodical is here! Dive into seasonal poison prevention tips, clinical and academic toxicology research updates, and other news from the MiPDC. Read the full newsletter here ➜ https://bit.ly/3DoF9OY
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🍁 The Fall 2025 edition of The Poison Periodical is here! Dive into seasonal poison prevention tips, clinical and academic toxicology research updates, and other news from the MiPDC. Read the full newsletter here ➜ https://bit.ly/3DoF9OY
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Acetaminophen may be OTC, but it’s not risk-free! Taking too much—or doubling up on products—can cause serious liver harm. Always follow the label.
Questions or concerns? MiPDC is here 24/7: 1-800-222-1222.##MedicationSafety #MiPDC
Questions or concerns? MiPDC is here 24/7: 1-800-222-1222.##MedicationSafety #MiPDC
November 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Acetaminophen may be OTC, but it’s not risk-free! Taking too much—or doubling up on products—can cause serious liver harm. Always follow the label.
Questions or concerns? MiPDC is here 24/7: 1-800-222-1222.##MedicationSafety #MiPDC
Questions or concerns? MiPDC is here 24/7: 1-800-222-1222.##MedicationSafety #MiPDC
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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
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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