Poison Prevention Week Targets Fentanyl Overdoses and Cartel Crackdowns
Published Date: 3/21/2025
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Summary
National Poison Prevention Week 2025 shines a spotlight on stopping accidental poisonings, especially deadly fentanyl overdoses hitting Americans aged 18 to 45 hard. The President is cracking down on drug cartels, boosting border security, and urging families to stay alert and use the free Poison Help Line. This week is all about protecting our communities, saving lives, and building a safer, healthier America.
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Fentanyl Risk for Ages 18–45 Highlighted
The proclamation states that fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18 to 45 and that overdoses are quickly becoming a leading cause of death for American teens. It highlights heightened risk for people born between 1981 and 2008 (ages 18–45 in 2025).
24/7 Poison Help Line Available
You can call the Poison Help Line at 800-222-1222 any time for free, confidential guidance from medical experts. The proclamation highlights this hotline as an around-the-clock resource to help with accidental poisonings.
National Poison Prevention Week Declared
March 16, 2025, through March 22, 2025 is proclaimed National Poison Prevention Week and Americans are urged to take actions to safeguard their families from poisonous products, chemicals, medicines, and drugs. The proclamation calls on families to raise awareness and prevent accidental injuries and deaths during that week.
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