England, Wales banned use and sale of laughing gas

• Nitrous oxide is one of the most popular drugs among 16 to 24 year olds in England.
• Dizziness, limb weakness, and memory impairment are just a few of the negative effects.
• Possible ban could be announced as part of government’s antisocial behavior strategy.

The government is considering outlawing the sale and use of laughing gas in England and Wales.

In an effort to combat antisocial behavior, nitrous oxide, which has negative side effects, is being considered for ban.

The Home Office has requested an earlier delivery date for the report’s findings on the harm caused by laughing gas.

It further states that before making a judgement, it will take this review into account.

According to the authorities, nitrous oxide is one of the most popular drugs among 16 to 24 year old’s in England.

Dizziness, limb weakness, and memory impairment are just a few of the negative effects that can result from heavy, ongoing use.

Direct gas inhalation from a sizable canister can be lethal.

The provision of nitrous oxide for inhalation is currently prohibited by law, although there have been requests for the prohibition of all direct consumer sales as part of a tightening of the law.

According to reputed media outlet, which broke the story, exceptions would be made for people with “valid reasons,” including chefs who use it to make whipped cream or patients in hospitals who need it for pain relief.

According to the newspaper, Chris Philp, the minister of police, wanted the independent Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs’ ongoing review of nitrous oxide to be expedited to April, with suggestions that a formal announcement on a ban could be made as part of the government’s antisocial behavior strategy due later this year.

When she observes children smoking volatile substances on the street, Emma Cain, whose son died in 2011 after inhaling butane, attempts to stop them and warns them about the risks.

“I tell them ‘this is my son, he’s in a box, stop doing it, you’re hurting yourselves’.”

According to reputed media outlet, the penalties for possessing or selling nitrous oxide are expected to be identical to those for Class C drugs.

Those found in possession of the material risk up to two years in prison, an unlimited fine, and a maximum 14-year sentence.

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