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I\u2019m breaking my usual format today to give 10 poisoning prevention tips for Halloween 2022.\xa0

Disclaimers

1. In this episode, I mention things that may not be suitable for children to hear.\xa0 Listener discretion is advised. \xa0
2. I do not work for the Poison Help Line or a Poison Center, but many of the messages in this episode come from various poison center instagram pages that I follow.\xa0 It\u2019s all great info!

10 poisoning prevention tips for Halloween 2022

1. Carefully check all candy.
2. Only eat treats in their original, unopened wrappers. \xa0
3. Only eat homemade treats made by someone you know and trust.
4. Protect your pets.\xa0 Keep treats out of sight and out of reach of animals.
5. Avoid non-prescription colored contact lenses (also called \u201ccostume contact lenses,\u201d \u201cdecorative contact lenses\u201d or \u201ccosmetic contact lenses\u201d).\xa0 The US Food and Drug Administration considers contact lenses to be medical devices, and contact lenses are banned from being sold by non-licensed vendors.\xa0 Unregulated cosmetic contacts are risky and may lead to serious eye problems or even vision loss.\xa0
6. Alcohol and medicine can be a scary combination.\xa0 (Alcohol and medications were not meant to be taken together.)\xa0 This applies to adults and curious teens who sneak drinks.\xa0
7. Cannabis and CBD edibles may look like candy to children (for example, gummies).\xa0 Keep edibles out of sight and out of reach of curious children and pets.\xa0
8. If someone ingests glow stick liquid, you can call the poison help line for support.
9. If you have a party, curious visitors might go through your medicine cabinet.\xa0 Keep medicines locked up or move them away from areas that your guests may use (like the kitchen or bathrooms). If you have expired, unwanted, or unused medications laying around, get them out of the house before the party.\xa0 Drug take-back days and drug take-back programs at police stations, pharmacies, and other healthcare facilities are great opportunities for safe disposal. \xa0
10. The poison help line is 1-800-222-1222.\xa0 Trained professionals will take your call and help you right away.\xa0 Don\u2019t waste time.\xa0 Skip the google search.\xa0 Call for help. \xa0

Thank you for listening to episode 182 of The Pharmacist\u2019s Voice \xae Podcast!\xa0

Links from this episode

Poison Help Line

The Litigators by John Grisham

DEA Drug Take Back Day

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