Types of Poisons

Get facts about the toxicity of African violets from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Alcohol poisoning is caused by drinking too much alcohol in a short time period. Learn how to prevent alcohol poisoning from the Kansas Poison Center.

Get facts about the toxicity of aloe vera from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of apple seeds from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of green mountain boxwood from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems and seeds from the Cannabis plant. Cannabis is a term that refers to marijuana and other drugs made from the same plant.

Find out how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and know the common symptoms of poisoning to keep you and your family safe.

Get facts about the toxicity of Chinese evergreen from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of Chinese lantern from the Poison Control Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of Christmas cactus from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of croton plants from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of dumb cane or mother-in-law plant from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of elderberry or American elder from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of elephant ear plants from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of English ivy or common ivy from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Minimize the risk of food poisoning by knowing the symptoms and properly handling and storing all food. Get more tips from the Kansas Poison Center.

Get facts about the toxicity of gardenias from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Herbal or dietary supplements can be a health risk. Find out more from the Kansas Poison Center.

Get facts about the toxicity of American holly plants from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of honeysuckle plants from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of bull or horse nettle from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Minimize the risk of poisoning from cleaning products, grooming products, paints and other household items by reviewing tips from the Kansas Poison Center.

Get facts about the toxicity of hydrangeas from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Inhalants are substances that people inhale, or breath in, to get high. The term inhalants refers to the various substances that people typically misuse only by inhaling them. They contain dangerous substances that have psychoactive, or mind-altering, properties when they are inhaled. Using inhalants to try to get high, even once, can be very harmful and can even lead to death.

If insect repellent is used incorrectly, it could be dangerous. Find out more on proper safety and storage from the Kansas Poison Center.

Lead poisoning is a real threat to small, growing children. Minimize the risk of poisoning from lead by reviewing tips from the Kansas Poison Center.

Get facts about the toxicity of milkweed from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of milkweed from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of mother-in-law’s tongue or snake plant from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Tobacco and vaping devices contain nicotine, an ingredient that can lead to addiction. Learn more about the health impacts of tobacco and nicotine use.

Opioids are the single most common drug involved in fatal poisonings. This class includes both illegal and legal drugs such as heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, morphine and many others.

Even though over-the-counter (OTC) medicines don’t require a prescription, they can still be dangerous. See safety tips from the Kansas Poison Center.

Even though over-the-counter (OTC) medicines don’t require a prescription, they can still be dangerous. See safety tips from the Kansas Poison Center.

Get facts about the toxicity of peace lilies from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of peacock plants from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of philodendrons from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of poinsettia or Christmas flower from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of poison ivy from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of pothos (ivy-arum or devil’s ivy) from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of prayer plants from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Prescription medicines can be helpful in treating many illnesses when used as directed. But when these medicines are used by the wrong person or in the wrong way, they can have serious consequences.

Prescription medicines are a leading topic on the Kansas Poison Center Help line. Find out how to safely administer medications.

Get facts about the toxicity of rhododendrons or azaleas from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of rubber plants from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of spider plants from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Find out from the Kansas Poison Center how to treat insect stings and prevent getting stung by bees, yellow jackets, wasps and other stinging insects.

Get facts about the toxicity of tailflower or flamingo flower from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Ticks are small, bloodsucking parasites. Most tick bites are painless and cause only minor signs and symptoms, but some ticks transmit bacteria that causes illnesses.

Get information on common types of venomous (poisonous) snakes found in Kansas and how to handle snake bites from the Kansas Poison Center.

Get information about what to do if bitten by a black widow or brown recluse spider from the Kansas Poison Center.

Get facts about the toxicity of wondering jew plant from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of wax plants or wax flowers from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of weeping figs from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.

Get facts about the toxicity of dark-green spreader yew from the Poison Center at The University of Kansas Health System.