Nitrous oxide: A difficult case for classification as an addictive substance

Commentary
by
Brunt, Tibor M.

Release Date

2023

Geography

Europe

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Findings/Key points

Taking all evidence together, it would be wise to treat nitrous oxide (and other volatiles) as non-typical substance(s) of misuse and to refrain from the (burdened) term addiction, at least until more convincing evidence emerges.

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