North Carolina Poison Control

08/18/2026

As we approach Su***de Prevention Month in September, NC Poison Control is sharing prevention work in North Carolina designed to increase social connection—a leading protective factor against self-harm and su***de.

Team Hope, a local su***de prevention coalition that NC Poison Control is a part of, is launching “Happy to Chat” benches in Union County. A person needs only to sit at a bench with a Happy to Chat sign to indicate a willingness for conversation.

Come join the kick-off ceremony of Happy to Chat benches in Union County Friday, August 21st at Cane Creek Park.
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06/12/2026

June 12th is recognized as National Button Battery Awareness Day. Every year, children gain access to button batteries through items like remotes, fobs, toys, and other small electronics. NC Poison Control managed 110 exposures to button batteries in 2025.

Watch this PSA on button battery safety, take inventory of the products in your home that contain button batteries, and ensure they are closed securely. Call NC Poison Control if you think someone has swallowed a button battery: 1-800-222-1222.
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05/15/2026

ALERT: NC Poison Control is seeing an increase in teens and young adults misusing or abusing antihistamines. Taking antihistamines improperly can cause serious side effects like seizures, heart dysfunction, multi-organ failure, and even death.

Remember, just because a medicine is over-the-counter (OTC) doesn't mean it's safe. In excessive amounts, OTC medications can be more dangerous than prescription medications.

Parents, watch this PSA with your teens and talk about taking medications safely. If there's been a medication overdose, call us anytime day or night at 1-800-222-1222.

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05/06/2026

We want to celebrate our nurses! Thank you NCPC nurses for helping people who've had poison exposures know what to do--free of charge, 24 hours a day.

03/30/2026

With the weather warming, you may begin to see snakes outside. NC Poison Control can help when someone is bitten by a snake. You can also find some first aid steps in this article.

Here’s what to do if you see one or get bitten.