National Poison Prevention Week 

National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW) 2025 is March 16th – 22rd. This year's theme is, "When The Unexpected Happens."

In 1961, the United States Congress established the third week in March as National Poison Prevention Week (P.L. 87-319). During this week, poison centers across the nation unite to increase poison prevention awareness.  

New Mexico Poison Prevention Month

Because poisonings continue to be a serious public health issue in New Mexico, our poison center designates the entire month of March as New Mexico Poison Prevention Month (NMPPM).

Our Center leads a massive campaign with the generous help and support of our partners and fellow New Mexicans. This year's focus will be on illicit and trending drugs and, the first of its kind, addiction medicine program at the New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center.

Below are a few simple ways that you can make a difference:

• Learn how to prevent poisonings in several situations and take action!
• Save 1.800.222.1222 to your cell phone contacts. Poisonings can happen at any time and anywhere.
• Share, Like, and Follow Us: Facebook (@nm.poison), Twitter (@nm_poison), and Instagram (@nmpoison). There will be lots of fun activities and information posted on our social networks.
• We are always looking for partners to help us spread poison prevention education! Download the 2025 NPPW tool kit.