New studies reveal extent and risks of laughing gas & stimulant abuse among young people

(Spink Health) In one study, researchers from Turkey reported increasing stimulant use among medical students approaching their final exams, despite the substantial risks to their health. In the second study, researchers from the Netherlands detailed the neurological outcomes associated with recreational use of laughing gas (nitrous oxide), suggesting that, for some individuals, permanent neurological damage can occur.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news