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What is Nitrous Oxide?

Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas which has several uses, including:

• Boosting engine speed: It’s used in car and rocket engines to help them go faster.
• Making whipped cream: It’s the gas that turns liquid cream into fluffy foam.
• Medical purposes: Doctors and dentists use nitrous oxide to help relieve pain and make patients feel relaxed or sleepy during certain procedures, like surgery.

While nitrous oxide has many legitimate uses, it’s important to know about its risks when misused.

What are the Different Names for It?

Nitrous oxide is known by many names, including:

• Laughing gas
• Balloons
• NOS
• NOX
• Cannys
• Loons
• Smartwhip
• Fastgas
• Goldwhip
• Mosa
• Whippits

These names are often used in different contexts, especially when referring to recreational or misuse scenarios

How is it Used?

Nitrous oxide is typically inhaled.

This is often done by:

• Releasing the gas from small metal canisters (known as whippits) into a balloon, which is then used to inhale the gas.
• Sometimes, people inhale the gas directly from the canister or another device.
• Nitrous oxide can also be delivered from larger tanks.

How does it feel?

Nitrous oxide can create feelings of euphoria, relaxation, and giddiness, often causing bursts of laughter.

What are the Risks Associated with It?