Laughing Gas: Permanent Harm for Instant Euphoria?

Laughing gas is no laughing matter. Using this substance recreationally has led to a rise in permanent nerve damage from the inactivation of this vitamin.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Nitrous oxide is a colorless gas used in several industries, and now gaining popularity as a recreational drug that offers one to two minutes of euphoria

• The gas inactivates vitamin B12 and exposes nerves to permanent damage that may lead to incontinence, inability to get an erection and/or difficulty or inability walking

• Although there i…