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Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas possession becomes illegal
(www.bbc.co.uk)
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This is the best summary I could come up with:
Under the new rules, those found in unlawful possession of the drug could now face a prison sentence or unlimited fine, with up to 14 years for supply or production.
Toughening the law could have "significant unintended consequences" the Advisory Council on The Misuse of Drugs said, including users not seeking medical help.
One brand, Smartwhip, used legitimately to aerate cream and sauces in restaurants, is being sold surreptitiously to addicts in corner shops.
Intensive, frequent use of laughing gas can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency which can cause neurological damage, scientific studies suggest.
Announcing the ban, Crime and Policing Minister Chris Philp said nitrous oxide abuse was dangerous to people's health.
Drugs Map of Britain - How a local community in Birmingham has been impacted by nitrous oxide, told through the users, the shops that sell it and the activist trying to stop it.
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