A doctor has said nitrous oxide is "more dangerous than cocaine" with some young people taking more than 150 canisters a day.
Dr David Nicholl, consultant neurologist and clinical lead at City Hospital in Birmingham, said he now sees more patients struggling with side effects of 'nos' than cocaine abuse. Laughing gas is the second most-used drug among 16-24-year-olds.
He said that the volume of young people taking the substance has rocketed since the pandemic. Side effects of using the substance includes dizziness, weakness in the legs and impaired memory.
