Recreational use of nitrous oxide
Nitrous oxide can cause significant harm when misused for recreational inhalation, and those harms are magnified when combined with driving. Mixing nitrous oxide with alcohol or other drugs can have unpredictable effects and increase the risk of harm.
Read more on the New Zealand Drug Foundation’s The Level website and the High Alert website.
If you have any concerns about your own use of drugs, or that of a friend, get in touch with the Alcohol Drug Helpline. Call 0800 787 797, or text 8681, to speak with a trained counsellor. They’re available 24/7. All calls are free and confidential.
