More recently, in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, nitrous oxide was introduced and was being used throughout North America, the United Kingdom and parts of Europe. ... Nitrous Oxide was first used in 1776 which caused people to have uncontrollable fits of laughter. ... In 1799, when Nitrous Oxide was observed in the reduction of pain, it was recommended to be used in surgery. (Pownall, 2003) (Weatherly, 2003) Inhalants, such as Nitrous Oxide are classified as Central Nervous System depressants. Nitrous Oxide affects mainly the Central Nervous System. ...

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A few examples of gases include propane tanks, whipping cream from aerosol cans (whippets), spray paint, nos (nitrous oxide, A.K.A. laughing gas) and deodorant sprays. ... A few examples of gases include propane tanks, whipping cream from aerosol cans (whippets), spray paint, nos (nitrous oxide, A.K.A. laughing gas) and deodorant sprays. ...

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The term "club drugs" was coined to classify all of the drugs that are prevalent in the clubs, concerts, "raves" and all night parties. The most prevalent "club drugs" are GHB (gammahydroxybutyrate or gammahydroxybutric acid), ecstacy, ketamine, rohypnol, in addition to cocaine, marijuana and hall...

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