Education & Support

We can help answer questions about:

• Adverse reactions to medications
• Drug abuse
• Drug interactions
• Identifying a pill
• Medications that are safe during pregnancy and while breastfeeding
• Over the counter medications and prescription medications
• Side effects of medications
• Street drugs

For more information, view our Drugs & Medications page or Poison Prevention tips. If you have questions, please call us directly at (602) 253-3334 or call (800) 222-1222 for your local poison center. 

If you think someone has been poisoned:

• Stay calm
• Call your local poison center at (800) 222-1222 right away
• Do not wait for signs/symptoms to appear
• Bring the jar or bottle with you to the phone so you have the exact name of the product
• Determine approximately when the poisoning took place
• Determine the age and approximate weight of the person
• Share if the person has any other health problems
• Share if you have already tried any home treatments
• Listen carefully to the staff and follow instructions exactly
• Ask questions if you are not clear what you should do

For more information, view our Poison Prevention tips. If you have questions, please call us directly at (602) 253-3334 or call (800) 222-1222 for your local poison center.

Some simple tips to help keep yourself safe from venomous creatures:

• When outdoors, be aware of your surroundings; venomous creatures are active during the warmest parts of the day in winter and the coolest parts of day in summer
• If you leave clothing, shoes, towels, etc., outside be sure to check them before use
• Do not put your hands or feet in tight outdoor spaces
• Wear shoes and use a flashlight when outdoors after dark

For more information, view our Poison Prevention tips and Desert Critters page. If you have questions, please call us directly at (602) 253-3334 or call (800) 222-1222 for your local poison center.

Learn how to identify and avoid a critter, determine if you've been bitten and how to treat a bite. 

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Information on keeping your family safe at home and in the great outdoors.

• Children and Poison Safety
• Poison Safety when Hiking and Camping
• Poison Safety at the Holidays
• Poison Safety Around the House
• Medications and Poison Safety

Get tips to keep you and your family safe in these infographics.

Looking for more information? View our list of more resources to provide you with more poison and drug information.