Misuse of party drug laughing gas 'is no joke', neurologist warns

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The inappropriate use of nitrous oxide has led to it being the most common cause for emergency admissions to neurology wards - and it can kill.

Misusing nitrous oxide can lead to life-threatening risks, a leading neurologist has warned, as Britain gears up to celebrate the new year.

"I think it's wrong to call it laughing gas because that makes it seem like it's a joke," Dr David Nicholl, clinical lead for neurology at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, told Sky News.

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