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Laughing gas

Alarming rise in nitrous oxide and ketamine use

The latest annual report from the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS) shows a marked increase in activity related to nitrous oxide and ketamine

Use of 'laughing gas' remains unbanned following latest review

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) concluded that additional measures did need to be implemented to tackle the supply of the drug but did not recommend banning the use of it.

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