How dangerous is the 'laughing gas' that is causing a 'storm' among young people?

(Baonghean.vn)- Although it has only been introduced to Vietnam for a short time, laughing gas has quickly become a trend loved by young people, even considering it a pleasure when going to nightclubs because taking a breath will make you laugh nonstop.But what is this type of ball and how dangerous is it? Not everyone knows.

What is laughing gas?

Laughing gas, chemical name is Dinitrogen monoxide or nitrous oxide, is a chemical compound with the formula N2O. When pumped into balloons, it is called a laughing gas (funkyball).

On the streets of Hanoi, it is easy to see young people using laughing gas.

Laughing gas, also known as Funkyball, is one of the most popular trends among young people in many countries around the world, including Vietnam. They consider this a hobby to relieve stress.

Laughing balloons are not a drug or a game, they are essentially just normal balloons filled with nitrous oxide and the user's job is just to "blow" and "inhale" - "inhale" and "blow".

These laughing balloons are inflated with gas by the seller using a special pump. The buyer then holds the balloon to inhale, and when the gas runs out, the balloon deflates. The nitrous oxide gas spreads and penetrates the body, creating a feeling of excitement and creating a funny illusion for the user.

The laughing gas trend is causing a "storm" in the youth community. Illustrative photo

How harmful is laughing gas?

It may seem normal, but playing and inhaling laughing gas contains many hidden dangers. It is known that in some European countries, this substance is a stimulant that is sold legally in nightclubs.

When inhaling laughing gas, players will feel refreshed and laugh uncontrollably, then completely immersed in hallucinations, infatuated with everything around them.

Doctors around the world have also warned that inhaling laughing gas directly affects the cardiovascular system and nervous system, and the worst consequence if abused is depression or death. Inhaling this gas causes a numbing sensation, especially when listening to music clearly, then excitement and laughter.

It is called laughing gas because this ball has no other effect than the ability to make you laugh, laugh a lot and laugh for a long time.

"Laughing gas" is becoming a "strange dish" for young people's all-night parties. Illustrative photo

According to the press, in 2010, American actress Demi Moore had to be hospitalized after inhaling this type of laughing gas at parties with symptoms of convulsions and tremors. At the end of 2012, a student at the University of Illinois, Benjamin Collen, 19 years old, died from N2O gas suffocation.

The danger is that if you abuse hallucinogens for a long time, it will be very easy to end up using real addictive drugs, even using drugs to find a stronger "high" feeling./.

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