[thejournal.ie] , Conlon, Catherine No laughing matter. What is nitrous oxide and why are doctors alarmed by its use? (22 Jan 2026)
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Dr Catherine Conlon examines the risks of nitrous oxide use, as doctors warn it can cause life-changing nerve damage in young people.
Item Type
News
Publication Type
Irish-related
Drug Type
Inhalents and solvents
Intervention Type
Prevention, Harm reduction
Source
Date
22 January 2026
EndNote
Subjects
A Substance use and dependence > Effects or consequences
B Substances > Inhalants and solvents > Nitrous oxide (laughing gas)
G Health and disease > State of health > Mental health
G Health and disease > Neurological condition / disease (nervous system, brain)
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Risk and protective factors > Risk factors
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
B Substances > Inhalants and solvents > Nitrous oxide (laughing gas)
G Health and disease > State of health > Mental health
G Health and disease > Neurological condition / disease (nervous system, brain)
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Risk and protective factors > Risk factors
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
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