CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. (CBS19 NEWS) -- This week is National Poison Prevention Week, and the University of Virginia Health System and Blue Ridge Poison Center are talking about common causes.

The NPPW is in its 61st year, the aim of which is to highlight the dangers of poisoning for people of all ages and to promote prevention tips.

Detergents, medicines, pesticides and other household chemicals should always be kept away from children.

When it comes to juvenile or adult poisoning, it usually involves medical errors, alcohol overdoses, and exposure to or inhalation of harmful chemicals at home or at work.

UVA Health and the USRA say edibles and liquid nicotine products have been the cause of more calls to poison control centers in recent years.

Cannabis edibles look like familiar treats that kids can grab and eat. But adults can also run into problems, as dosing is difficult with edibles.

These products are not regulated and may be contaminated with substances not listed on the label.

Liquid nicotine products include electronic cigarettes or vaping devices and the vaping juice or e-liquid they contain.

Nicotine is dangerous if swallowed and can also be absorbed through the skin. According to the USRA, as little as a teaspoon of liquid nicotine can be harmful.

Some of the cleaning products are safe to use on surfaces but may cause injury if they come in contact with skin.

Drinking household cleaners can be very dangerous and mixing them can produce toxic fumes.

Law enforcement officials have also observed an increase in counterfeit drugs leading to overdoses and deaths.

These drugs are manufactured and sold illegally by drug dealers, and many of them contain dangerous substances such as rodenticide or fentanyl, a synthetic opioid.

Health officials are urging people to only buy medicines from pharmacies or licensed healthcare providers and never take a prescription drug meant for someone else.

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