California’s fast, free, and confidential telehealth provider for poison information, advice, and treatment recommendations.
Toll-free Poison Hotline (click-to-dial): 1-800-222-1222
Call the Poison Hotline for poison-related questions or help to receive:
- Treatment advice from expert pharmacists, nurses, poison information providers and physician specialists in poisoning care.
- Free, non-judgmental, and confidential service.
- Translation services available in over 200 languages.
- Treatment advice for medical personnel through a designated phone number.
(Image shows cannabis edibles in gummy/chewable form.)
Cannabis (Marijuana) Poisoning
The number of cannabis-related calls to the California Poison Control System has more than doubled in the past ten years, with the largest increase being calls about children. As cannabis has become easier to get, the risk of accidental poisoning has risen. Children can mistakenly consume cannabis edibles, thinking they are candy or sweet treats. Learn more about the risks, signs of overdose, and how to prevent poisoning.
Candy or Medicine?
Candy and medicine can look, smell, and taste alike. Test your knowledge on how to identify candy or medicine.
Las medicinas y los dulces pueden parecer, oler, y saber igual. Un cuestionario educativo en el que identificas los dulces de la medicina.
