Dozens of protesters stage a mass inhalation of Nitrous Oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, outside the Houses of Parliament in central London on August 1, 2015. The group of demonstrators inhaled the gas from balloons and chanted in protest at the government's proposed Psychoactive Substances Bill. Legal highs such as 'hippy crack' would be made illegal under a draft law published by Britain's government Friday, May 29, 2015. AFP PHOTO / JACK TAYLOR (Photo credit should read JACK TAYLOR/AFP/Getty Images)- Nitrous Oxide (N20) has had an inflated overblown media image, coined as ‘hippie crack’ the legal status of this clear gas has come under question. Ofteninhaled recreationally, the Psychoactive Substance Bill (to be passed) couldclassify N20 as an illegal substance. Illegal to sell or supply, that is.
- So has Nitrous Oxide consumption been blown out of proportion or, is having a ‘crack’ far from a laugh?
- 'Hippy crack': why is nitrous oxide popular despite the risks? | The ...Sep 1, 2015 ... More than 3,500 canisters of nitrous oxide – also known as hippy crack or laughing gas – were seized by police at Notting Hill Carnival this ...
- ‘Nagging’ is the term used to describe the recreational use of the gas Nitrous Oxide, the Home Office drug misuse data estimated 470,000 people aged 16-24 used the drug between 2013-2014. Only regulated for medical use under The Human Medicines Regulation Act (2012), Nitrous Oxide is legal,readily available, and easily purchased online or in shops.
- Amazon Slammed for Offering 30p "Hippy Crack" Laughing Gas ...Apr 20, 2015 ... Amazon has come under fire for offering the legal high nitrous oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas or "hippy crack" for as little as 30p a hit ...
- In many areas across the UK, Nitrous Oxide is sold by ‘entrepreneurs’ outside night clubs, bars, and on the streets – it has caused ‘anti-social behaviour,’ said Lambeth Council, London.Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) has been enforced in several areas to empower police and reduce the ‘grey-area’ in law.
- The media image of Nitrous Oxide is sometimes one of death,but in reality it is very rare. Unlike other legal highs, it is much easier to estimate a safe dose. Ally Calvert an alleged victim of Nitrous Oxide hit media headlines after taken a balloon, and sadly dying at 18 years. Only after the Coroner’s report was released were the public correctly informed that he died of a ‘heart-attack,’ but it was too late as misinformation and rumour still circulates.
Ally Calvert: First pictures of tragic teen who died after 'taking laughing gas at party'RIP Ally Calvert. You'll be missed by everyone. Weird to think I saw you in school every day and now you're gone. Gone too soon!- Luke Earl (@earl_luke) July 26, 2015 RIP Ally Calvert, used to go my school, spoke to him a few times and is a QPR fan.
Ally Calvert death: Laughing gas not to blame, family say - BBC NewsThe family of an 18-year-old who died after reportedly inhaling so-called laughing gas have said his death was not caused by the drug. Ally Calvert collapsed in Abbey Wood, south-east London, on Saturday, and died in hospital two hours later.- Scientific research documents that N20 is likely to trigger the inactivation of vitamin B12 when taken extensively,which could result in a deficiency. Vitamin deficiencies are asymptomatic soanyone could be ‘at-risk,’ especially vegans or, vegetarians, those who sufferfrom anaemia, or a person with an inherited genetic disorder. B12 inactivationcan put a person at the risk of neurological loss of movement, or cause swelling of the brain.
- Nitrous oxide "Whippit" abuse presenting with cobalamin responsive psyNitrous oxide is a commonly abused inhalant drug. It is known to precipitate vitamin B12 deficiency when used chronically and acutely, especially in people having marginal vitamin B12 reserve. We are presenting a case of nitrous oxide "whippit" abuse in a thirty-three-year-old male with bizarre behavior and delusions.
- It is generally recognised there is no strong link between death and N20 use, instead scientific papers report loss of bodily movement in extreme cases, however there is always the possibility of asphyxiation.
- It is important to acknowledge that even though Nitrous Oxide may appear ‘safe’ that we are not always aware of underlying health conditions, which could make inhaling balloons particularly dangerous.
Legal highs 'can cause loss of bodily control', In Short - BBC Radio 5 liveA video appears to show Raheem Sterling taking a legal high, but what are the risks?- “Anything that is that intoxicating is dangerous but it’s more the circumstance of where you take it,”Jeremy Sare, Director of Communications Angelus Foundation, told Radio 5 Live.In the interview Jeremy advised people to abstain from taking N20 when drunk,or if they had a respiratory problem.
Laughing gas is not hippy crack. Angelus blog bit #laughinggas #legalhighs http://www.angelusfoundation.org.uk/category/blog/ pic.twitter.com/oclEqXgsZv- The term ‘hippie crack’ has generated misinformation with many people confused over the dangers, having ostracised young people from the facts. Compared to other psychoactive substances NitrousOxide has a lower risk, we therefore need to be aware that the correctinformation needs to circulate within the public domain so we can effectivelyreduce the harms. Angelus would recommend that people prioritises their own safety over the recreational use of Nitrous Oxide, especially when intoxicated.
It’s not ‘Hippie Crack’ – it’s Nitrous Oxide.
The term ‘Hippie Crack’ informs people of the dangers of Nitrous Oxide (N20), but is this image accurate?
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