Posted by Caleb462 on December 21, 2003, at 23:23:25
In reply to Nitrious Oxide N2O (laughing gas), posted by Jed_9 on December 21, 2003, at 18:21:19
> Does anyone know how nitrious oxide (Laughing gas) effects the brain? Like does it cause brain damage? I guess the denists wouldn't use it if it did but they're mixing in some oxygen in it.
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> Any experts out there that know?
> What do you think?
>Nitrous Oxide is what is know as an NMDA antagonist. Many psychoactive drugs are NMDA Antagonists, including Ketamine, PCP, and DXM.
If you don't know what this means, do a search on google for "NMDA Antagonists." There should be lots of information.Can the gas itself cause brain damage? I don't know, but as the other poster said - most reports of brain damage from N20 usage are because of oxygen deprivation. I don't think it has been determind whether or not N20 itself causes any damage. One dangerous thing N20 most certainly DOES do is deplete the body of Vitamin B12.
Occasional recreational use is probably no big deal, but I wouldn't gamble with regular use of the stuff. It can be quite psychologically addicting, just so you know.
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