Nitrous oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas or nitrous, is widely used in several industries, which includes dentistry and surgery. Nitrous oxide is used to anaesthetise patients temporarily and this gas was first discovered in the 18th century by a British chemist, which led to recreational use by the British upper class and its use quickly spread into Europe and other parts of the world.
Recreational Use
Because nitrous can be safely stored in cannisters, it is often used in a party environment; inhaled and passed around, giving the user a short euphoric experience. The use of inhaling nitrous is not illegal and providing you stick to the guidelines, it is relatively safe.
Here are a few do’s and don’ts with recreational use of nitrous oxide.
- Do use a balloon – Never dispense nitrous oxide directly from a cannister or cylinder, rather fill a party balloon, which allows you to control the flow. Party organisers order nitrous oxide canisters wholesale and a box of party balloons, which are distributed to events with explicit instructions on using the balloon to dispense the gas.
- Don’t over indulge – You should not inhale more than a few times during a party event; a typical balloon would only hold enough gas for 2-3 people and if 3 people shared 2 balloons in the course of a few hours, that should be a limit.
- Do sit down – Prior to inhaling nitrous oxide, you should assume a seated position, as it can seriously impede balance and you could fall and injure yourself. Better still, sink into a beanbag, then you can relax and enjoy the brief experience.
- Don’t mix nitrous oxide with psychedelics – People have reported an increased sense of paranoia when inhaling laughing gas while having a mushroom or an acid trip. An unpleasant psychedelic experience is not something you would like to encounter, so if you use psychedelics, avoid the laughing gas while under the influence. You can read more advice on safely taking laughing gas for recreations on various references online.
- Do some online research – It kind of makes sense to research a substance before you ingest it and we recommend starting with this link. There’s a lot of useful information that Google can find, especially on the effects of long-term usage, plus you can check the many different descriptions of the feeling when under the influence of nitrous oxide.
- Don’t litter the cannisters – If you live in the UK, you have already seen these tiny empty nitrous cannisters littered around. Be responsible and dispose of empty gas cannisters in an eco-friendly manner.
- Do use responsibly – You should never inhale nitrous oxide while driving or operating machinery. If you are taking any form of regular medication, check with your local GP to ensure there are no potential side-effect issues.
- Don’t encourage others – Regarding recreational use of nitrous oxide, each person should make an informed decision and that means we shouldn’t encourage other people to partake. It should be something that they have researched online and are prepared to try the drug.
The possession and use of nitrous oxide is not illegal here in the UK and it’s use is thought to be very prevalent in the social scene.
Effects Of Using Nitrous Oxide
The effects of inhaling nitrous oxide include the following:
- Euphoria
- Dizziness
- Constant giggles
- Audio-visual hallucinations
- Loss of balance
- Headaches
- Heart palpitations
- Tight chest
Where To Buy Nitrous Oxide
The easiest way to acquire laughing gas in small cannisters is from a leading online supplier; Google can take you to the website of a supplier, you can place an order and the cannisters will be delivered to your door.