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Nitrous seems like about the best drug a kid could use. Basically no risks, fast acting fast eliminated, non addictive, no evidence of any long term negative ef
by LatteLazy 4y ago
Nitrous seems like about the best drug a kid could use. Basically no risks, fast acting fast eliminated, non addictive, no evidence of any long term negative effects.
Compare that to basically anything else you can inhale (or swallow or snort or inject).
- braden-lk 4y agoA classmate of mine went unconscious, fell forward, and smashed their head through a glass coffee table, so I wouldn’t say “no risk.” Yeah it’s “technically not the nitrous but gravity!!!”, but that would be pedantic.
- xyzzy123 4y agoApart from asphyxiation/kinetic risks and cold burns from crackers (none of which are really high risk IMHO), there's also methionine synthase inactivation. The last one is what the kids need to be told about. It's unfortunately so nearly completely harmless that it catches many people by surprise that chronic use (like, daily for months for most healthy people but maybe sooner if you're low on B12) will eventually cause nerve damage. Recommended absolute minimum 2 week interval between "sessions" for long-term use.
- yarg 4y agoSeriously? > Nitrous oxide is neurotoxic and long-term or habitual use can cause severe neurological damage. Even wikipedia knows you're wrong.