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.

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.

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.

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.

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.