ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Problematic Use of Nitrous Oxide by Young Moroccan-Dutch Adults.
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- Thromboembolic complications of recreational nitrous oxide (ab)use: a systematic review.Journal of thrombosis and thrombolysis · 2022Pooled it
- A Systematic Review of Recreational Nitrous Oxide Use: Implications for Policy, Service Delivery and Individuals.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Inclusive approaches to research and healthcare for nitrous oxide users: lessons from a longitudinal study.BMJ neurology open · 2026Article
- Social determinants of health in recreational nitrous oxide use: a narrative review.BMJ public health · 2026Review
- Co-creating harm reduction resources with young people who use nitrous oxide: What catches their attention?Harm reduction journal · 2025Article
- Nitrous Oxide Sourcing, Use and Harms: Insights From Australians Who Use Ecstasy/MDMA and Other Illicit Stimulants.Drug and alcohol review · 2025Article
- Recreational Nitrous Oxide Use and Associated Neuropsychiatric Presentations in Patients Attending the Emergency Department.Epidemiologia (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Nitrous Oxide: No More a Laughing Matter.Cureus · 2025Article
- Neurological disorders caused by recreational use of nitrous oxide-a retrospective study from a German metropolitan area and review of the literature.Neurological research and practice · 2025Article
- [Life style drug laughing gas (nitrous oxide, NDer Nervenarzt · 2025Review
- Marked increase in severe neurological disorders after nitrous oxide abuse: a retrospective study in the Greater Paris area.Journal of neurology · 2024Article
- Neurological complications of excessive recreational nitrous oxide use: a case series based on a text mining algorithm.Journal of neurology · 2024Article
- Treatment Seeking Nitrous Oxide Users in Addiction Care: A Comparison with Cocaine Users on Clinical and Treatment Characteristics.European addiction research · 2024Article
- Nitrous-oxide-induced polyneuropathy and subacute combined degeneration of the spine: clinical and diagnostic characteristics in 70 patients, with focus on electrodiagnostic studies.European journal of neurology · 2024Article
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- Diagnosis and management of toxicity associated with the recreational use of nitrous oxide.CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne · 2023Review
- Nitrous oxide-induced subacute combined degeneration of the cord: diagnosis and treatment.Practical neurology · 2023Article
- High Incidence of Signs of Neuropathy and Self-Reported Substance Use Disorder for Nitrous Oxide in Patients Intoxicated with Nitrous Oxide.European addiction research · 2023Observational
- Nitrous oxide-induced neurotoxicity: Clinical characteristics and impacts on overall neurological impairments.Frontiers in neurology · 2023Article
- Mechanisms Involved in the Neurotoxicity and Abuse Liability of Nitrous Oxide: A Narrative Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Review
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Abstract
The recreational use of nitrous oxide (N2O; laughing gas) has largely expanded in recent years. Although incidental use of nitrous oxide hardly causes any health damage, problematic or heavy use of nitrous oxide can lead to serious adverse effects. Amsterdam care centres noticed that Moroccan-Dutch young adults reported neurological symptoms, including severe paralysis, as a result of problematic nitrous oxide use. In this qualitative exploratory study, thirteen young adult Moroccan-Dutch excessive nitrous oxide users were interviewed. The determinants of problematic nitrous oxide use in this ethnic group are discussed, including their low treatment demand with respect to nitrous oxide abuse related medical-psychological problems. Motives for using nitrous oxide are to relieve boredom, to seek out relaxation with friends and to suppress psychosocial stress and negative thoughts. Other motives are depression, discrimination and conflict with friends or parents. The taboo culture surrounding substance use-mistrust, shame and macho culture-frustrates timely medical/psychological treatment of Moroccan-Dutch problematic nitrous oxide users. It is recommended to use influencers in media campaigns with the aim to decrease the risks of heavy nitrous oxide use and improve treatment access. Outreach youth workers can also play an important role in motivating socially isolated users to seek medical and or psychological help.
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