Poisoning is when a toxic substance (poison) makes you sick or harms you. Poisons can come from plants, animals, household cleaners and chemicals, medications, carbon monoxide and more. Call poison control at 1-800-222-1222 (U.S.) if someone in your household is exposed to poison even if they don’t …

America’s Poison Centers ® represents the 53 accredited poison control centers in the U.S. Through the national Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) and PoisonHelp.org website, our member centers provide all Americans expert advice, 24/7/365 at no cost. We also maintain the National Poison Data System …

A poison is any substance that causes injury, illness or death if it enters the body. Poisons can be swallowed, inhaled, absorbed by the skin or eyes or injected (via a sting or bite). Anything can be a poison if it is not meant to be taken into the body. Even some substances that are meant to be …

Poisoning is injury or death due to swallowing, inhaling, touching or injecting various drugs, chemicals, venoms or gases. Many substances — such as drugs and carbon monoxide — are poisonous only in higher concentrations or dosages. And others — such as cleaners — are dangerous only if ingested.

Poisoning is the harmful effect that occurs when a toxic substance is swallowed, inhaled, or comes in contact with the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes, such as those of the mouth or nose. Substances that can potentially cause poisoning include prescription and over-the-counter medications, illicit …

Poisoning is the harmful effect which occurs when toxic substances are introduced into the body. [1] The term "poisoning" is a derivative of poison, a term describing any chemical substance that may harm or kill a living organism upon ingestion. [2] Poisoning can be brought on by swallowing …