On March 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation for National Poison Prevention Week, highlighting the growing threat of overdose deaths due to accidental poisoning, particularly from fentanyl. He stressed the urgency of addressing the crisis, which he linked to the illegal trafficking of fentanyl across U.S. borders. The President emphasized actions taken by his administration, such as designating cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and imposing tariffs on countries contributing to the crisis. Trump also urged Americans to be vigilant about household chemicals, medication misuse, and opioids, and to use resources like the Poison Help Line (800-222-1222). The week was designated to raise awareness about preventing accidental poisonings and ensuring public safety.

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National Poison Prevention Week, 2025

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​National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW) is observed annually during the third week of March to raise awareness about the dangers of unintentional poisonings and to promote preventive measures. In 2025, NPPW takes place from March 16 to 22, with the theme: "When the unexpected happens, Poison Help is here for you." ​Parachute+7Poison Centers+7Iowa Poison Control Center+7

Presidential Proclamation:

On March 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation emphasizing the urgency of addressing overdose deaths resulting from accidental poisonings, particularly involving fentanyl. He highlighted actions taken by his administration, such as designating cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and imposing tariffs on countries implicated in fueling the crisis. The President urged all Americans to stay informed about poisoning dangers and to utilize resources like the Poison Help Line (1-800-222-1222), which offers free, confidential guidance from medical experts. The White House

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Getting Involved:

Communities and poison centers nationwide host events during NPPW to share prevention messages. Individuals can participate by sharing poison prevention information on social media, organizing educational sessions, and distributing materials in workplaces, schools, and community centers. ​Poison Centers+4Poison Help+4Utah Poison Control+4Utah Poison Control+1Poison Help+1

By staying informed and proactive, we can significantly reduce the risks associated with accidental poisonings and ensure the safety of our communities.​

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

During National Poison Prevention Week, my Administration is addressing the threat of overdose deaths in our Nation from accidental poisoning.  By increasing community awareness, strengthening safety measures, and taking decisive action, we are building a new era of American strength, safety, security, and wellness.

Among the most serious threats facing our Nation is the rise of fentanyl, which is being trafficked illegally across our borders — a crisis of unimaginable proportions that escalated under the previous administration.  Fentanyl and other deadly drugs flooded into our towns and cities, falling into the hands of our children, siblings, parents, friends, and neighbors.  Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18 to 45, with overdoses quickly becoming a leading cause of death for American teens — robbing countless innocent victims of their lives, futures, and dreams.

We cannot allow this devastation and vicious assault on the American people to continue.  That is why, on my first day back in office, I directed the designation of cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, ensuring they are treated as a national security threat.  I have imposed tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada — sending a clear message that those fueling this crisis will be held accountable.  United States Customs and Border Protection, along with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, are on the frontlines of this fight, having seized more than 1,600 pounds of fentanyl in my first 30 days in office.  I will continue to do everything in my power to protect children and families, end drug addiction, and keep lethal substances out of our communities.

Every day, American families endure the devastating impact of preventable poisoning, whether from household chemicals, improper medication use, or the perilous danger of opioids like fentanyl.  This week, my Administration urges all Americans to stay informed about the dangers of poisoning and take steps to protect their families.  The Poison Help Line, 800-222-1222, is available around the clock, providing free, confidential guidance from medical experts.  We will never stop fighting to achieve a future that protects its citizens, defends its communities, and ensures that the American people are happy, healthy, and free.

To encourage Americans to learn more about the dangers of unintentional poisonings and to take appropriate preventative measures, on September 26, 1961, the Congress, by joint resolution (75 Stat. 681), authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation designating the third week of March each year as “National Poison Prevention Week.”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim March 16, 2025, through March 22, 2025, to be National Poison Prevention Week.  I call upon all Americans to observe this week by taking actions to safeguard their families from poisonous products, chemicals, medicines, and drugs found in their homes, and to raise awareness about these dangers in order to prevent accidental injuries and deaths.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.

DONALD J. TRUMP