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Sweden Bans Laughing Gas for Intoxication Use

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Sweden Bans Laughing Gas for Intoxication Use

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The Riksdag has passed a law that prohibits laughing gas for intoxication purposes. It will come into force on July 1

Poison Helpline Sees Spike in Calls: What's Behind the Increase?

Poison Helpline Sees Spike in Calls: What's Behind the Increase?

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The conversations to the Poison Information Centre continue to increase. The questions concern, among other things, adders, chemicals and medicines

Record number of calls about laughing gas abuse

Record number of calls about laughing gas abuse

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The number of calls to the Poison Information Centre about people who have abused laughing gas has increased record-high. Particularly large is the increase among teenagers

Almost 1,000 calls about laughing gas this year

Almost 1,000 calls about laughing gas this year

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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.

More people are being poisoned by ADHD medication

More people are being poisoned by ADHD medication

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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

A Mushroom in the Bag – How to Avoid Poisoning

A Mushroom in the Bag – How to Avoid Poisoning

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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

Healthcare system sounds the alarm: Laughing gas causes cold injuries

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

Warning: Many more alarms about laughing gas

Warning: Many more alarms about laughing gas