Impact of Nitrous Oxide on Neuropsychiatric Impairment in Adolescents: A Scoping Review.
Cureus August 1, 2025 Vanessa C Cornelio, Gary Lail, Kimberly Go et al.
Nitrous oxide (N₂O) misuse represents a growing public health issue, particularly among adolescents and young adults, who use it recreationally. This scoping review investigates recent and foundational studies on the long-term neuropsychiatric effects associated with prolonged and frequent use of this volatile gas. Various clinical databases and journal archives, such as those of the Journal of...
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.89448 (opens in new tab)
Full text (opens in new tab)
Addiction medicine
Inhalant use disorder
Nitrous oxide toxicity