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Tomorrow, April 28th, 2012 is National Take Back RX Day, this article from the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES) written by Steven Marcus, Executive and Medical Director and Dr. Bruce Ruck, Director, Drug Information and Professional Education reminds us of the important of getting rid of medication we no longer use. Please read the following article and forward to your loved ones.
From NJPIES:
Why should I get rid of medication I am no longer using?
Infants, teens and adults can gain access to unused and/or expired medications which can lead to intentional and unintentional exposures. In 2011, the NJ Poison Experts answered nearly 66,000 calls for assistance from both the public and health care professionals around the state. Of these calls, 25,000 involved the ingestion/exposure of one or more medications. Approximately 4,000 calls were related to medications being used in suicide attempts; 800 involved attempts by teenagers. In addition, almost 2,000 calls were related to abuse or misuse of medications. The remainder of calls involved unintentional ingestions/exposures; the majority of which occurred in children below the age of 5.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is responding to our nation’s prescription drug (Rx) crisis by partnering with local law enforcement agencies for another National Take Back Day. As the data shows, prescription and over-the counter (OTC) medications are used every day by teens and adults to get high. This take back event will help keep dangerous, addictive drugs off the street and give the public the opportunity to help prevent pill abuse in their communities.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 28, 2012. Contact the New Jersey Poison Experts at 1-800-222-1222 for a local drop-off site near you. All sites will operate from 10 AM to 2 PM.
The NJ Poison Experts encourage all NJ residents to participate on Saturday, April 28th! Help make a difference in your community by safely disposing of your unused and/or expired prescription and OTC medications. In turn, your efforts will help decrease the number of teens using these medications to get high, as well as, decrease the number of toddlers who ingest medications used for diabetes, blood pressure, heart, etc. Remind the seniors in your lives to do the same.
If you have any questions regarding the National Take-Back event or if you suspect a poisoning and are seeking treatment advice, CALL THE NJ POISON EXPERTS at 1-800-222-1222. Help is available in over 150 languages; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. Program the Poison Help line 1-800-222-1222 into your cell phone and post it near your home and office phones too.
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Here at Stepping Stone, we take Poison Control very seriously. A recent article written by the New Jersey Poison and Information Education center reminds us of the importance of spring cleaning and taking inventory and notice of the everyday poisons in our homes. We hope you take the time to read this important article and pass it along to your friends and family.
--Keep Homes Safe for Your Loved Ones --
Steven Marcus, Executive and Medical Director,Dr. Bruce Ruck, Director, Drug Information and Professional Education
New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES)
Newark, N.J. — March 29, 2012 — Easter and Passover holidays are often a time of year where families do their spring cleaning. Data shows that more than 90% of poisonings happen in the home; therefore, this is a great time to take action and make poison prevention a family priority. Poisoning is now the leading cause of unintentional death in this country ahead of motor vehicle accidents and firearms.
Do you have items in your home that could be a potential poison if used in the wrong way? Of course you do and so does everyone else! Who doesn’t have laundry detergent, medicines, pesticides, batteries, vitamins, cleaning products, mouthwash, rubbing alcohol, car/house maintenance products, gardening chemicals, etc. These are all safe when used for their intended purpose, but on the other hand, they can cause harm when used inappropriately. Where are your products stored; are they easily accessible by your loved ones, including pets?
Poisonings are a danger to us all. They can occur anywhere, at any time, to anyone (toddlers, teens, adults, seniors, even pets). They don’t just happen to children; in fact, most people who die from poisons are adults, not children. “I encourage everyone to take spring-cleaning to a whole new level by not forgetting to clean out their medicine cabinets, closets and pantries, garages and sheds,” said Dr. Steven Marcus, Executive and Medical Director of the NJ Poison Center. “All medicines and toxic substances should be locked up and kept out of sight and reach of children and even pets. If it can be seen, assume he or she can reach it,” said Dr. Marcus.
Remember to protect yourself and your loved ones this year when you set out to do your spring cleaning. Poisonings are preventable!
FOOD POISONING
CLEANING PRODUCTS
MEDICATION SAFETY
CHOCOLATE
EASTER GRASS
EASTER EGG DYE
EASTER PLANTS
If the unthinkable happens, it’s good to know the NJ Poison Experts are just a phone call away. Call the Poison Help line (800-222-1222) for accidents or questions involving medicines, chemicals or household products, etc. Help is available in over 150 languages; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. Program the Poison Help line (800-222-1222) into your cell phone and post it near your home and office phones too. There are no silly questions, and trained staff are always available to answer a question, quell a fear, provide advice, or intervene to get emergency services on site and prepped to provide the needed protocol in the fastest response time” said Dr. Marcus. He added, “When in doubt, check it out - Prevention is truly the best possible medicine.” Real People. Real Answers.
Source: http://summit.patch.com/announcements/easter-and-passover-holidays-reminds-us-to-spring-clean-our-homes
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