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The UK government are considering criminalising possession of nitrous oxide. This is one of the most commonly used drugs among the younger generation. The plausible effects include anxiety, paranoia, light-headedness, dizziness and even possible unconsciousness. The drug apparently depletes the oxygen within the body.
Personally? I feel like in general, we should be thinking more about rehab and health recovery as opposed to jail sentences, fines or any other punishments. Because this will prevent ppl coming forward for help with withdrawal. In addition, the proportion of deaths from alcohol misuse is higher than from that of nitrous oxide usage. Furthermore, nitrous oxide is ised in whipped creams, suggesting that ingestion of small amounts is not dangerous.
Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas to be illegal by end of year
Nitrous oxide will become a class C drug in the UK and carry up to two years in jail for possession.
www.bbc.co.uk
Personally? I feel like in general, we should be thinking more about rehab and health recovery as opposed to jail sentences, fines or any other punishments. Because this will prevent ppl coming forward for help with withdrawal. In addition, the proportion of deaths from alcohol misuse is higher than from that of nitrous oxide usage. Furthermore, nitrous oxide is ised in whipped creams, suggesting that ingestion of small amounts is not dangerous.