For about 175 years people have been huffing nitrous oxide for everything from vision quests to anesthetic to get plain old high. And after all that time we are only now beginning to understand how it works on our brains. Get the scoop in this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rosie O'Donnell explores the relationship between the brain and experiences by asking unusual questions such as whether new senses can be created for humans. In this episode, Rosie discusses how nitrous oxide works.
This episode explores the fascinating history of nitrous oxide, including Horace Wells' contribution to medicine by demonstrating its use in tooth extractions and surgeries.
Dr. Horace Wells became a heavy user of ether, chloroform, and nitrous oxide during his time in prison, leading to his tragic death. Despite his addiction, he continued to perform dental procedures on patients who found his use of laughing gas to be highly enjoyable.
Joseph Priestley, an 18th-century scientist, is credited with discovering eight different gases or airs using his invention, the pneumatic trough, which isolated gases and allowed for their collection and research.
A famous scientist named Humphrey Davy experimented with nitrous oxide, inhaling up to 40 quarts of the gas to explore its effects. A poet friend of Davy's later became an author in Great Britain and wrote about the effects of nitrous oxide on the human mind and body.
Nitrous oxide was discovered in the late 1700s, and scientists quickly realized its ability to reduce pain and anxiety. This led to its use as a dental anesthetic and eventually as general anesthesia during surgical procedures.
The podcast discusses the medical use of Nitrous oxide and its impact on the NMDA receptors that are responsible for memory formation and neurofiring. It also touches on the recreational use of this gas, including its use in cars.
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Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, can be dangerous as it displaces oxygen which can cause hypoxia in the brain. Studies on rats have shown that even short-term exposure to low concentrations of nitrous oxide can lead to brain cell death.
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.
The use of nitrous oxide can be lethal and even those in a medical setting are at risk for dangerous reactions. Chasing the high of the drug is not worth the potential risks associated with it.
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