Laughing gas

Expert warns of ‘alarming’ rise in spinal cord damage linked to laughing gas abuse

Expert warns of ‘alarming’ rise in spinal cord damage linked to laughing gas abuse

An Irish medical expert has warned of a sharp and “alarming” increase in young people suffering spinal cord damageafter abusing nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas. The warning follows a new study published in the American Journal of Neuroradiology. The research was led by Seamus Looby, a consultant neuroradiologist at Beaumont Hospital. Nitrous oxide … Read more

Laughing gas seizures skyrocket: Ireland's growing nitrous oxide problem

Laughing gas seizures skyrocket: Ireland’s growing nitrous oxide problem

In a startling revelation, Irish authorities have seized over 46,000 canisters of potentially lethal nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, in just the first eight months of 2024. This massive haul dwarfs last year’s total of 584 canisters, sparking urgent calls for new legislation to combat the growing crisis. The surge in seizures highlights … Read more