Illegal Substances - Unreported instances of nitrous oxide usage in the region of Thuringia.
The Health Ministry in Thuringia is currently trying to figure out who's responsible for distributing laughing gas as a party drug. They've only discovered a small number of bottles, and some people have been found using it along with other substances. However, no one who's been affected by the gas has shown up at the counseling centers yet. They can't give any more details about the situation at the moment.
For quite some time now, laughing gas has been gaining popularity as a party drug among the younger crowd. This gas, also known as dinitrogen monoxide, has a sweet smell and is inhaled to achieve a brief sense of euphoria. In Germany, it's legal to buy and sell laughing gas, but in other countries, laws have been put in place to prevent its misuse. Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach has recently stated his intention to introduce stricter regulations, pointing out the risks involved. If you use it frequently, you could end up with injuries or even neurological damage. And there's no guarantee you won't suffer permanent damage, either.
More information about laughing gas can be found on drug.com from the BzGa.
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- Despite being legal to buy and sell nitrous oxide in Germany, the BMG in Thuringia is concerned about its misuse as a party drug among the youth, leading to investigations into its distribution.
- The dark figure of nitrous oxide abuse among youth in Thuringia has sparked the interest of authorities, who are concerned about potential health risks associated with its frequent use.
- Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach has advocated for stricter regulations on the sale of nitrous oxide, citing the dangers of its abuse as a party drug, which can lead to injuries and neurological damage.
- Concerned about the increasing popularity of nitrous oxide as a party drug among the younger crowd in Thuringia, local authorities are calling for heightened awareness and education to combat its misuse and protect public health.
Source: www.stern.de
