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Poisoning

A poison is any substance, including medications, that is harmful to your body if too much is eaten, inhaled, injected, or absorbed through the skin.

An unintentional poisoning occurs when a person taking or giving too much of a substance did not mean to cause harm.

Prescription Drug Overdose

	photo: spilled pillsDeaths from drug overdose have been rising steadily over the past two decades and have become the leading cause of injury death in the United States.

Protect the Ones You Love: Poisonings

	cartoon drawing of a parent putting poison out of reachKnowing how to prevent leading causes of child injury, like poisoning, helps keep our children safe and secure and helps them live to their full potential.

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