Recreational Nitrous Oxide Dosing and Administration and Its Use in Traffic: An Online Survey
Journal of Drug Issues February 24, 2024 Frederick Vinckenbosch, Eef L. Theunissen, Agnieszka Stelling et al. 2 citations
A survey of 511 nitrous oxide users in the Netherlands found that most inhale the gas from party balloons filled with 4–14 liters, using a repetitive rebreathing technique for about 12 cycles with or without short breaks. 10.3% of respondents reported having inhaled N2O while driving, and many drove within an hour of inhalation. The findings establish a representative dosing method and a relevant timeframe for future research on the drug's psychomotor effects, which may inform policy and enforcement regarding N2O-related road traffic accidents.