There has been an increase in the number of conversations concerning young women who have used medication to harm themselves. Parents have a responsibility not to keep medication within easy reach, says Johanna Nordmark Grass, senior physician at the Swedish Poison Information Centre.
SwedenSelf-harm involving medication among teenagers has increased by almost 32 percent over the past five years.
SwedenOn July 1, a law banning the use of nitrous oxide for intoxicating purposes came into force. Since then, calls to the Poison Information Centre about the gas have decreased drastically. You are happy when you see the figures, says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD).
SwedenThe conversations to the Poison Information Centre continue to increase. The questions concern, among other things, adders, chemicals and medicines.
SwedenThe 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.
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