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Self-harm with medication increasing among young people

Self-harm with medication increasing among young people

Mon 9 Feb 2026 10:43 CET

Self-harm involving medication among teenagers has increased by almost 32 percent over the past five years.

After the change in the law – the use of nitrous oxide decreases

After the change in the law – the use of nitrous oxide decreases

Fri 5 Dec 2025 20:27 CET

On 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

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

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

Wed 5 Mar 2025 10:57 CET

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

Almost 1,000 calls about laughing gas this year

Almost 1,000 calls about laughing gas this year

Thu 24 Oct 2024 19:14 CEST

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.