The Poison Control and Drug Information Center (PCDIC) launched a website, in both Arabic and English, which includes information on the PCDIC mission, tips, objectives, staff, and educational materials.
The PCDIC is a specialized unit providing information on poisoning, accessible by the general community. Its main functions are to provide toxicological information and advice, handle cases of poisoning, conduct research, provide education and training in the prevention and treatment of poisoning, and complete toxico-vigilance activities. As part of its role in toxico-vigilance, the center advises on, and is actively involved in, the development, implementation, and evaluation of measures for the prevention of poisoning. In association with other responsible bodies, it also plays an important role in developing contingency plans for, and responding to, chemical disasters, as well as monitoring the adverse effects of drugs and handling problems of substance abuse.