Episode 1506 • • 1:37:50 - 1:40:05
1506: Dr. Whoopi
Nitrous Oxide Abuse, European Road Safety, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency
The use of nitrous oxide, or "laughing gas," as a party drug is rising across Europe, leading to an increase in poisoning cases and road accidents. Health officials in the Netherlands and Belgium warned that chronic misuse can cause severe nerve damage by disabling vitamin B12 in the body. One in seven Belgian drivers under 34 reportedly uses the gas regularly, often while operating a vehicle.