Ask the Expert

Banner Good Samaritan Poison and Drug Information toxicology physicians are dedicated to answering questions of interest from the public. 

Banner Good Samaritan Poison and Drug Information Center has served Arizona for more than 30 years, helping thousands of people avoid a trip to the busy emergency department by calling the free hotline, 1-800-222-1222.

For a more comprehensive list of topics, please go to Banner Health Ask the Expert:

Outdoor safety

• Poisonous plants of Arizona and Southwest
  Featuring Michael Levine, MD
• Staying safe around rattlesnakes
  Featuring Michael Levine, MD
• What do I do if I am attacked by killer bees? Featuring Michael Levine, MD
• Heat exhaustion Featuring Frank LoVecchio, D.O.
• Rattlesnake bites Featuring Michael Levine, MD
• Which is worse: scorpions or pesticides? Featuring Daniel Brooks, MD

Safe at home

• How to get rid of scorpions around your house Featuring Michele Ruha, MD
• Pesticides Featuring Frank LoVecchio, D. O.
• Keeping your house toxic free Featuring Michael Levine, MD
• Safety with Household Products Featuring Michael Levine, MD
• Spring cleaning in the medicine cabinet Featuring Frank LoVecchio, D.O.
• Holiday poisoning hazards Featuring Frank LoVecchio, D.O.
• Seniors and accidental poisonings Featuring Michael Levine, MD

 Drug Information

• Creatine supplements for athletic performance Featuring Frank LoVecchio, D.O.
• What are the benefits of taking multivitamins Featuring Frank LoVecchio, D.O.
• Are over-the-counter weight-loss drugs safe? Featuring Frank LoVecchio, D.O.
• Can what I eat affect my medications? Featuring Frank LoVecchio, D.O.
• Alternatives to prescription drugs Featuring Michael Levine, MD