The UK government has announced its decision to classify nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, as a class C drug, with the ban set to come into effect by the end of the year. This reclassification implies that users could potentially face up to two years in prison, while sellers could be subjected to sentences of up to 14 years.
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The move follows an investigation that revealed a concerning spike in hospital admissions due to the use of this party drug. Nitrous oxide, the second most widely used drug among 16 to 24-year-olds in England, has been linked to various health risks and anti-social behavior.
