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Calls Managed By the Poison

Center

• Accidental poisonings in children & adults

Medications, plants, mushrooms, household cleaners, etc.

• Misuse of drugs or chemicals

• Drug interactions/adverse drug, chemical, food reactions

• Self harm/suicide attempts

• Substance abuse toxicity (opioids (e.g., hydrocodone, heroin),

synthetic drugs of abuse, cocaine, LSD, other)

• Spider, snake, and insect bites

• Hazardous material exposures (e.g., chemical spills, terrorism agents)

• Occupational, short term exposures to chemicals

• Chronic lead poisoning

• Triage of pet poisonings

When is the WVPC available?

• 24 hours a day (toll free number, and TTY accessible)

• 365 days a year

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