The first avenues of lead poisoning treatment include removing the source of the lead, and providing the patient with a well-balanced meal in an attempt to reduce the amount of lead in the body. The removal of the lead ensures that no further exposure may occur which could hinder treatment efforts. If these two treatments prove to be inadequate, chelation therapy is the next course of action. Chelation therapy consists of taking chelation-based drugs which attract metals like lead. The lead metal clings to the chelation agent, and is removed from the body via the urinary tract. Lead poisoning treatment is an ongoing process that include regular screenings to monitor lead levels in the body. The best form of lead poisoning treatment is prevention which starts in the home and workplace.