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Radio 1,21 mins

What does laughing gas or nitrous oxide do to the body when taken as a recreational drug?

Radio 1's Life Hacks

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Cel and Katie ask Dr Radha about the risks associated with the drug, learning about its potentially fatal side effects and how dangerous it is compared to other drugs. We also hear from two friends who sometimes take nitrous oxide and a reformed drug dealer who share their experiences and concerns associated with the substance.

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