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In our last post about cannabis we present the risk profile created by Rusopplysning. We urge anyone curious about more ...
30/04/2026

In our last post about cannabis we present the risk profile created by Rusopplysning. We urge anyone curious about more details to visit the websited mentioned in the last slide.

Acute overdose from typical cannabis use is considered unlikely to be fatal. However, small children have had severe epileptic seizures after consuming strong cannabis extracts. ⚠️

The long‑term health risk is generally low, but it increases with frequent or heavy use. Smoking is linked to reduced lung function and possibly higher heart risk, while va**ng and edibles are probably less harmful ways to use. Daily smoking is associated with a higher risk of cancers in the mouth and throat. 🚬

Contaminants like heavy metals, pesticides, or mold in cannabis products can significantly increase health risks. 🧪

About 1 in 10 users develop dependence, with a higher risk for those who start young (before 15) or use very often. 🔁

Regular cannabis use can temporarily impair memory and attention, sometimes lasting for a while after stopping, but this is often reversible. Cannabis users as a group have a higher risk of psychotic disorders, though the absolute risk of a chronic psychotic condition is low. Still, high doses of THC can cause short‑term symptoms like paranoia, delusions, or hallucinations. 🧠

Cannabis usually has a calming effect, but at high doses disorientation can make people more vulnerable to accidents or being taken advantage of. Smoking also produces a strong smell, which increases the chance of being noticed and caught by the police. 🚓

Cannabis can for some people trigger paranoia and anxiety. Make sure that you find yourself in an a safe space. Also mak...
25/04/2026

Cannabis can for some people trigger paranoia and anxiety. Make sure that you find yourself in an a safe space. Also make sure that you start slowly with only 1 or 2 puffs if you are inexperienced. 🤗

Stronger cannabis is usually associated with higher risks of psychosis and addiction, daily use is therefore not recommended. Eating or va**ng cannabis can be better for lung health, but with eating you have to be careful about the amount. 🤏

Mixing cannabis with alcohol will heighten the effect of THC which could cause you to become more disoriented. Avoid combining cannabis with psychedelics as it significantly increases the psychedelic effects. 🤖

After alcohol, cannabis is by far the most commonly used illegal drug in Norway. The effect kicks in relatively fast, es...
20/04/2026

After alcohol, cannabis is by far the most commonly used illegal drug in Norway. The effect kicks in relatively fast, especially for someone who is inexperienced with the substance, and can last for up to 2-4 hours. Ingesting cannabis through eating will have a later onset of the effect, but can last even longer than when smoked. 😶‍🌫️

It is also common to v**e cannabis which again provides a slightly different effect. A normal effect of cannabis is to feel relaxed, mental stimulation and certain psychedelic effects which again depends on the dose, how it is ingested, and even your own expectations surrounding the effects. 🌬️

There are also a lot of people who experience erotic sensations through the use of cannabis because of its relaxing and stimulating effects, but for some people these feelings can also be fairly overwhelming and create the opposite effect of not wanting to engage in sexual acts. Read more about these topics on our webpages (link on last slide)! 🔥

Someone's problems during treatment were narrowed down solely to substance use, with the sexual dimension of their issue...
14/04/2026

Someone's problems during treatment were narrowed down solely to substance use, with the sexual dimension of their issues being completely ignored. 🔍

In addition, no harm reduction strategies were mentioned. ⚠️

Suitable harm reduction strategies could include things like safer drug use, tapering, substitution, and similar approaches. ⚖️

Slamming adds yet another layer of stigma, since injecting is seen as crossing a line, even within the chemsex community...
13/04/2026

Slamming adds yet another layer of stigma, since injecting is seen as crossing a line, even within the chemsex community. 🚫💉

This act of crossing a line can change how people are viewed by others in the scene. 👀

As a result, some people may feel even more excluded or ashamed because of their use. 🫣

In some slamming communities, helping others inject is described as a delicate balancing act based on trust, where users...
12/04/2026

In some slamming communities, helping others inject is described as a delicate balancing act based on trust, where users who know how to inject do not teach this to others who do not know how, precisely to protect them from themselves and from possible addiction. 🫂

This culture of trust forms a foundation of care and belonging. 🤝

For some users, this may be something they miss in their everyday lives. 🏠

❓ What exactly is "slamming"?🚪 Like a door suddenly being slammed shut, the word "slamming" originates from the sudden s...
11/04/2026

❓ What exactly is "slamming"?

🚪 Like a door suddenly being slammed shut, the word "slamming" originates from the sudden sensation that comes when injecting drugs in a sexual context.

💡 In other words, slamming is a form of chemsex that specifically involves the injection of drugs in order to produce fast-acting effects, and the term originated among MSM in the chemsex community.

🌐 We recently upgraded our website! 🆕 It now contains a brand new section called "S*x & Rus". Here you can find more ext...
10/04/2026

🌐 We recently upgraded our website!

🆕 It now contains a brand new section called "S*x & Rus". Here you can find more extensive information about sexualized drug use; and we have tailored the information towards the users, in addition to another section that contains information more suitable for professionals and people working in the field of sexual health.

👩🏼‍⚕️ We know that even health care professionals sometimes are not up to date on terms and slang, especially when dealing with q***r pasients.

📄 Recently we published an article by Viktor Hjallar which explores the health risks and perspectives of slamming, a growing phenomenon among MSM.

For our final post of the week about alcohol we are presenting a risk-profile collected from Rusopplysningen. For a more...
04/04/2026

For our final post of the week about alcohol we are presenting a risk-profile collected from Rusopplysningen. For a more comprehensive view we highly recommend their website which we have included at the end of all our infographics this week.

⚖️ Alcohol is the one of the most harmful, both for the individual and for society. Alcohol is harmful for your liver, brain and heart. Of course, the risks depends on dosage, how often you use, how you use it, and there are some gendered differences.

🧬 The risk of addiction is relatively high, both due to the fact it is socially acceptable, but also do to its effects on the brain. Psychological and biological factors are also at play.

😠 Alcohol is strongly associated with aggression and violence. The risk dependent on dosage, and a blood alcohol content over 1,0 gives less impulse control and less ability to understand the situation.

Alcohol is a commonly used drug and a associated with a lot of risks. BUT: it can be enjoyed in ways that reduce the ris...
03/04/2026

Alcohol is a commonly used drug and a associated with a lot of risks. BUT: it can be enjoyed in ways that reduce the risks and this week we are including some infographics about this commonly used drug.

🔢✔️ It is important to plan: how much do you want to take during one session? Keep track of your intake. If you know you easily lose control, try to stay away from drinking games and shot-competitions. Remember: if you have alcohol addiction in your family you should be careful with your drinking habits.

🙅‍♂️ Don't drive within 12 hours of drinking.

💧🥗And do take care of yourself by eating and drinking water before, under and after the party.

🌀 Mixing alcohol with other drugs:
Alcohol + GHB/GBL and/or opioids and benzos = 👎
This can be potentially lethal!

🫠 Mixing alcohol with uppers can make you not realize how intoxicated you actually are. Oslo citizens favorite mix is alcohol and co***ne, but it is important to know that this puts a lot of strain on your heart!

🥵 M**A and alcohole can lead to pressure on the liver and higher risk of overheating.

🕺🏻🥴 Alcohol is the most commonly used drug after caffeine. In smaller dosages it is an “upper” that makes you feel more ...
01/04/2026

🕺🏻🥴 Alcohol is the most commonly used drug after caffeine. In smaller dosages it is an “upper” that makes you feel more awake, relaxed and social. In higher dosages the risks increase, on your organs, but also the risk of aggression or out of character behavior.

🐣🏂 Alcohol is a culturally important drug and for many it is a big part of the upcoming holidays.

📝 🥂 It can be enjoyed in ways that reduce the risks and this week we will post some infographics about this commonly used drug.

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