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    N2O

    Aliases: laughing_gas, n20, n2o, nos

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    dissociative habit-forming common

    Summary

    Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, often inhaled through balloons filled with canisters of the gas.. A short-acting dissociative inhalant with strong visual, mental and auditory effects. Extremely popular especially in combination with other drugs.

    Onset, Duration & After-effects

    • Onset: 0-1 minutes
    • Duration: 1-5 minutes
    • After-effects: 15-30 minutes

    Effects

    Known Combinations

    These combinations are not usually physically harmful, but may produce undesirable effects.

    alcohol: Both substances potentiate the ataxia and sedation caused by the other and can lead to unexpected loss of consciousness at high doses. While unconscious, vomit aspiration is a risk if not placed in the recovery position. Memory blackouts are likely.
    ghb/gbl: Both substances potentiate the ataxia and sedation caused by the other and can lead to unexpected loss of consciousness at high doses. While unconscious, vomit aspiration is a risk if not placed in the recovery position. Memory blackouts are likely.
    opioids: Both substances potentiate the ataxia and sedation caused by the other and can lead to unexpected loss of consciousness at high doses. While unconscious, vomit aspiration is a risk if not placed in the recovery position. Memory blackouts are likely.
    tramadol: Both substances potentiate the ataxia and sedation caused by the other and can lead to unexpected loss of consciousness at high doses. While unconscious, vomit aspiration is a risk if not placed in the recovery position. Memory blackouts are likely.

    Effects are additive. The combination is unlikely to cause any adverse or undesirable reaction.

    lithium: We are unable to find a report of concerns for CNS depression caused by Lithium.

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