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Almost 1,000 calls about laughing gas this year

The number of calls about laughing gas to the Poison Information Centre is approaching 1,000 this year – at the same time as Halloween is approaching. .

Almost 1,000 calls about laughing gas this year

More people are being poisoned by ADHD medication

The last ten years have seen a 250 percent increase in questions about poisonings with ADHD medication, and the increase continues, according to new figures from the Poison Information Centre. Poorer mental health may be an explanation.

More people are being poisoned by ADHD medication

A Mushroom in the Bag – How to Avoid Poisoning

Several severe cases of mushroom poisoning have already been reported this summer. It's unusually early, says Peter Hultén, pharmacist at the Poison Information Centre.

A Mushroom in the Bag – How to Avoid Poisoning

Healthcare system sounds the alarm: Laughing gas causes cold injuries

Cold injuries have become an increasingly common consequence of laughing gas use. Now the healthcare system is sounding the alarm.

Healthcare system sounds the alarm: Laughing gas causes cold injuries

Warning: Many more alarms about laughing gas

The number of calls to the Poison Information Centre about laughing gas has almost doubled compared to last year. This is about 427 calls so far this year, compared to 243 during the same period last year.

Warning: Many more alarms about laughing gas