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UK charity acknowledges that laughing gas is relatively low risk compared to other drugs
44:10 - 46:17 (02:06)
The UK's largest drug and alcohol charity has admitted that laughing gas is less risky compared to other drugs. This comes as a result of the recent huffing parties and demonstrations across England, where the use of the substance has been at an all-time high.
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The use of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, has come under scrutiny due to its negative impact on the environment, with litter and harm to wildlife being major issues.
44:10 - 45:18 (01:08)
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The use of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, has come under scrutiny due to its negative impact on the environment, with litter and harm to wildlife being major issues. Despite being the 14th most used drug in the world, regulations have been introduced to curb its use.
ChapterUK charity acknowledges that laughing gas is relatively low risk compared to other drugs
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Alistair Bohm, from the UK's largest drug and alcohol charity, acknowledges that compared to other drugs, balloons filled with laughing gas are relatively low risk.
45:18 - 46:17 (00:58)
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Alistair Bohm, from the UK's largest drug and alcohol charity, acknowledges that compared to other drugs, balloons filled with laughing gas are relatively low risk. However, fatalities from taking nitrous oxide tend to occur from use with canisters and masks rather than balloons.