Sunday, 20. April 2003

Laughing gas 'craze' revealed


Laughing gas is becoming a popular recreational drug, say doctors, who warn of potential health risks from its use.

A survey in New Zealand found one in eight students at a university had used nitrous oxide recreationally.

Cannisters of nitrous oxide are used in some domestic appliances - for example cream dispensing containers - and can be bought easily at hardware stores.

¬> BBC

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