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=== Safety === | === Safety === | ||
When administered correctly, nitrous oxide usually causes a feeling of euphoria and dizziness somewhat comparable to [[poppers]]. Other than a theoretical risk of B12 depletion<ref>https://www.acep.org/toxicology/newsroom/jun2021/nitrous-oxide-misuse-and-abuse/</ref>, there are no known long-term effects of nitrous oxide use. Recovery from nitrous oxide is rapid, usually occurring within 30 seconds after administration has been ceased. While nitrous oxide is by itself non-toxic, it is an asphyxiating gas and can cause [https:// | When administered correctly, nitrous oxide usually causes a feeling of euphoria and dizziness somewhat comparable to [[poppers]]. Other than a theoretical risk of B12 depletion<ref>https://www.acep.org/toxicology/newsroom/jun2021/nitrous-oxide-misuse-and-abuse/</ref>, there are no known long-term effects of nitrous oxide use. Recovery from nitrous oxide is rapid, usually occurring within 30 seconds after administration has been ceased. While nitrous oxide is by itself non-toxic, it is an asphyxiating gas and can cause [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23063-hypoxia hypoxia] when administered in large quantities, or when it is used in self-play. | ||
=== Dangers in self-play === | === Dangers in self-play === | ||