BRAIN DAMAGE From Galaxy Gas: Doctor Explains Whippets and Nitrous Oxide Abuse

[@maycausedizziness]

The last time I went to the smoke shop, I was shocked by the amount of whip-it stuff lining one of the walls-huge canisters, too. Stick to the cannabis folks.

[@beccasheart]

💯!!!

[@Tocinos]

Dry herb and oil vaporizing organic homegrown 👍🏼

[@lcweinstock]

And the vape shops sell fake weed, ONLY dispensaries sell the real deal folks.

[@M_SC]

Take edibles because smoke is bad for me

[@danduntz2539]

Cannabis isn’t what it once was either. Daily use leads to psychosis, increased anxiety levels and other problems based on multiple studies around the world.

[@asksearchknock]

(From a old/retired brain doctor) Great video and I’m really impressed with how well you covered it.. when I saw the title, I started writing a comment about B12 and megaloblastic anemia, DNA / red blood cell changes as no one ever mentions these things and I’m really impressed with the comprehensive explanation you gave on all of this. Thank for so much for sharing this important message and again, really impressed with the video ❤

[@msrd2015]

Nurse here. I took care of many patients that ended up in the hospital from doing too much of this stuff. All of them came in with severe lower body weakness and unable to walk. Sadly all of them were young patients that had now acquired an acute disability from this. And there’s no guarantee of a full recovery. Kids need to stay away from that stuff!

[@nikicarrie4071]

Can they walk again ever

[@JohnHBean]

If you read the comment it said acute disabilities and that not all of them fully recovered​@nikicarrie4071

[@echotango4591]

@@nikicarrie4071 depends. Some won’t. And the ones who walk again will always have some deficit.

[@msrd2015]

@@nikicarrie4071 sorry just saw your question. I took care of them at the hospital and they were still pretty weak, ambulating with a walker upon discharge. Realistically it all depends on how their body reacts bacause as Dr pointed out there can be permanent changes to DNA and to the insulation of nerve cells (myelin sheath).

[@armandoriosfragoso6726]

Most kids do.

[@infopubs]

Very informative without being judgmental.

[@chrixthegreat]

This is a big problem in Canada. I work at a store that sells kitchen supplies. Our whip cream maker uses Nitrous cartridges. At first we were not aware of this. A few years before covid we noticed a very large increase in sales of this one product. Over a period of about 6 months, we went from selling a few dozen cartridges a year to literal thousands a month. It took a while for us to notice that most of the people buying it were children. 12-16 years old with a few even younger. I think the youngest we caught trying to buy it was a 8 year old girl. They were also buying them in bulk. Given how much whip cream each cartridge makes and how many cartridges they were buying, we were sure that these kids were not using this stuff for its intended purpose so we looked into it. That is when we found out that it was nitrous oxide. I was the only one in my workplace who knew what it was, what it does and it's dangers. Our store manager made a rule that only adults were allowed to buy it and anyone who wanted one needed to be IDed. There was still a lot of bulk sales from young adults so a limit of 2 cartridges (130 grams) per customer was established. Unless of course they can prove that they own a whip cream making business. Theft of the produce became a problem after that so they are now locked up. Sales reduced back to a few dozen cartridges a year. We notified other stores of our chain and to my knowledge, most of them have put limits on sales and lock up the product now.

[@Husky828]

Thank you for sharing and being a responsible seller

[@yasminbarry7941]

That's incredible!

[@djayjp]

@@chrixthegreat Absolutely crazy and deeply disturbing.

[@williamkreth]

That's wild it's been 18+ to buy in the us for a decade or so

[@zak-a-roo264]

Yep, the Kitchen Etc stores stopped selling to anyone under 18 in my area in 1986!! They noticed exactly the same habits forming in our local schools.

[@LegendOfKitty]

My mother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in her early 20s. I did a school project on the condition when I was a kid, and when the info popped up about the myelin sheaths on the neurons degrading due to this gas, I knew it was really bad.

[@eevee2411]

I know addiction is a beat in itself and people are likely struggling, but it almost makes me angry that people with a perfectly good nervous system would do this to themselves while people like your mom didn't get to choose.

[@lanadoodles8052]

i was diagnosed with MS this year actually and hearing the mention of myelin damage and numbness/weakness in arms and legs was all too familiar...

[@slomuzikaofficial]

In Slovenia, in 2016, we had a case where a 52-year-old man unexpectedly died at a recently built emergency room in Nova Gorica, even though his injuries were not life-threatening. It was found that the technician had misplaced the oxygen and "laughing gas" pipes. The technician and the supervisors were sentenced to several years in prison.

[@livenotonevil8279]

Glad you could clear the air on this subject

[@M_SC]

😂

[@blinkie420]

Love your comment ❤ brilliant 😂

[@cherrypie6848]

In dentistry we call NITROUS OXIDE-OXYGEN sedation because we simultaneously give both gases and never pass 70% of nitrous and give pure O2 after the session is over! Otherwise the patient can have complications. I can't imagine using nitrous alone and in such high quantity 🤦‍♀🤦‍♀🤦‍♀🤦‍♀🤦‍♀

[@djayjp]

@@cherrypie6848 Maybe avoid using the neurotoxin altogether...? 🤔

[@3DJapan]

I had it when I had my wisdom teeth out about 25 years ago. Ever since then and oral surgery or anything didn't use it or didn't knock me out.

[@Butter_cupp-zx1dc]

Don’t they use laughing gas in the dentist to get procedures?

[@eevee2411]

​@@djayjp if used responsibly by a professional it's not dangerous. Using ketamine is also dangerous but it's used in the hospital for medical purposes. Just like fentanyl. The issue is when people start using it unregulated.

[@wintersprite]

Nitrous Oxide made me feel more anxious when I had a root canal. We had to stop before even getting anywhere and I decided to pay more to go under general instead. My root canal was on a second molar which I read could take longer than some other teeth.

[@beccasheart]

My teenage son was just talking about this stuff recently! He said that people bring it to school and are constantly using it 😬😬 one more new really horrible thing to worry about, I guess!

[@JohnGraceBR]

When I was ages 16 to 21, I would work for my grandfather in his fire extinguisher business. Both the United States Department of Transportation and Transport Canada requires that high pressure tanks to be tested every five years. My grandfather was certified to tests the tanks to meet the standards for both countries. He would apply both countries certification labels on the tanks tested. The goal of the test is to ensure that the tank does not explode during use. One group of tanks that would arrive to be tested are the dark blue nitrous oxide tanks. The nitrous oxide tanks to be tested would always come to us full of nitrous oxide. Unlike the helium, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide tanks, I would release the nitrous oxide gas from the tanks outside the building since I did not desire to become drunk from breathing the gas. After I would discharge the gas, I would remove the tank's valve in preparation for the test. Three times a week, I run five miles around the neighborhood. During my runs, I see those small, one time use dark blue cylinders on the side of the road. People are not using these cylinders to spread whipped cream on their cakes and cookies. I mostly see these tanks when I run on Sunday mornings. If you desire to see the cylinders that I am describing, enter the following search term into Google: "Walmart Leland Whipped Cream Chargers Pack of 24" . There is a KZbin video that describes the testing procedures of scuba tanks. Enter the following search term into the KZbin search box "How to Hydro Test a scuba tank". A scuba tank is a high-pressure tank used in scuba diving. When you go to the grocery store, you will see high pressure tanks in the floral department. Helium is used by grocery stores to blow helium filled balloons. There is a legitimate use for cylinders of this size. I had a blocked air conditioner condensate drain. I used a Gallo Drain gun to clean my air conditioner condenser drain. I got the idea to use this product from my experience working for my grandfather. It was common for air conditioner repairmen to visit my grandfather to have their carbon dioxide high pressure tanks refilled with carbon dioxide (he sold carbon dioxide) and have the tanks hydro-tested every five years. You can purchase smaller versions of these carbon dioxide tanks in cartridges form at Walmart, at any gun store, or at a paint ball supply store. if you desire to see what these cartridges look like, enter the following search term into Google: "walmart leland co2 cartridges". Carbon dioxide is used by restaurants and bars to put bubbles into soft drinks (coke machines). My grandfather possessed a 40-ton tank at his business filled with carbon dioxide. My grandfather made most of his profits selling carbon dioxide to restaurants and bars.

[@pandagirl4167]

Thank you for informing us about this. My mother has MS, so when you mentioned damage to your myelin, I immediately understood the true depth of damage that can be done. On that note, will you please do a video informing us more on the disease? If you already have, can someone send me the link or something? Thanks.

[@lanadoodles8052]

i was diagnosed with MS this year and.... well, same lol

[@jimsweeney7339]

Interesting, informative, short and to the point. Love your video's.

[@hichaelhyers]

We got literal brain rot before GTA 6

[@MaureenStrohm]

Excellent video - thank you Violin MD for your clear info and not sensationalizing the complications. As an addiction doc, I've seen a few patients in the treatment center where I work with NO2 use disorder ... AND neurological complications. There is NO ROLE for this to be sold in Vape shops and so readily accessible, esp for kids.

[@ViolinMD]

Thank you! And thanks for sharing your experience Maureen!

[@LaraA55]

OMG this is so scary. This video needs to be shared.

[@gregwilvert]

My daughter has been using this garbage and I’m really worried. Thanks so much for this information. I’m going to send her the link.

[@coffeecake8835]

Please beg her to stop. We lost my 24yr old niece from this. Died. She died. 😫

[@simongonzalez1617]

I love how flexible you are in accepting that this is addictive even without formal evidence! Most likely the proper type of study hasn't been carried out yet. But that shoudn't keep doctors from warning people before it's too late! ❤

[@felixhenson9926]

you literally don't need "scientific consensus" (air quotes Violin's) to say if something is or isn't addictive. You can get psychologically addicted to literally anything and chemical addiction isn't the only kind of real addiction.

[@eevee2411]

​@@felixhenson9926 do you know how research works?

[@jonc4403]

It's not addictive. That's nonsense disinformation.

[@rfmerrill]

5:36 for context, 3.3kg of nitrous oxide is the amount in 426 standard sized whipped cream chargers--about 17 of the small boxes or 8 and a half of the large ones, or about 1/3 of a 20lb tank. I.. have actually done that much on several occasions and survived. I would never *ever* condone consuming that much in a _month_ let alone a single day.

[@christopherleubner6633]

When I worked at a Cafe, we would go through about 12 to 24 of those chargers a month... one of those galactic gas containers would have given enough to literally last for years worth of whipped cream😂

[@MattHanr]

Yeah same here. Did it for a few years and got really bad at the end. I would do 12 boxes at a time and used to frequently finish 10 LB tanks myself in a weekend. I fell and broke my foot one time in a really bad and unusual way, but other than that I’ve seen no other consequences and it’s been about ten years

[@embrikchloraker8186]

Those little chargers are bad, but the damage they can do is limited. These entire canisters are killing people.

[@daver00lzd00d]

​@@embrikchloraker8186 that is absolutely not at all accurate, those little canisters can do the same thing

[@xochilguevara3429]

Excellent PSA

[@cr-iv1el]

Thank you fot daring to ask questions and publicizing this. I lost two family members to drugs.

[@christiroseify]

Ohhhh, I remember this being "the latest thing" back in the 70's. Just say no...

[@m1t2a1]

Amyl nitrate was a big deal in the 70s too. Amyl made you dizzy for a few minutes.

[@EllieDaisy]

It’s massive here in UK, I think teenagers can find it really hard to say no when they’re being pressured :(

[@ommanomnom]

Just say no is one of the stupidest campaigns ever

[@christiroseify]

@@ommanomnom I used to think the same thing till I learned as a mother there are some times in life when "NO" is all that needs to be said, and every person needs to learn to accept no. Not being able to say "no" and not being able to accept "no" go hand in hand in the destruction of a life.

[@ommanomnom]

@@christiroseify cool story bro, that is definitely true and good advice. What i actually meant was just say no as a campaign by the government. It clearly was aa waste of money and it didn't work at all

[@salvadoroliveira6632]

Thank you Dr. Siobhan!

[@rfmerrill]

6:25 If I remember correctly this is because it's actually pretty hard to get B12 into your body, and it's very easy for nitrous to destroy it faster than you're able to replenish it. So this is a dosage level thing, but I agree that nobody should think "oh I'll just take B12 it'll be fine". It doesn't do nothing, but it may not be enough.

[@sorphin]

One of the root canals I've had, they offered NO (with Oxygen).. Figured I'd see if it helped.. It didn't.. it felt like all it was doing was causing me to feel pressure in my head.... None of the euphoria, no calming effect, no wanting to laugh or dance around, none of that.. So it was a waste of money (insurance doesn't cover it).. As for blocking people from using/not using it (or other things), no nanny state for me, thanks. I admit I find it highly hypocritical that the bulk of the people that want(ed) the 'war on drugs' were the same people in the 60s-70s that were "peace and love" while doing plenty of other things. Teach kids common sense instead of giving them ipads, etc.

[@KxNOxUTA]

You know what people should be most worried about? Not addictive substances, but their youth being so desperate to numb themselves out and have fun because way too much is beyond tolerable. And it's not because they are "too sensitive" but because their societies aren't anywhere near sensitive and kind and supportive enough! (>_

[@YourBodyGodsChoice]

The kids doing this need heavy discipline that they are not getting due to dad not being in the house.

[@braixeninfection6312]

I am an alcoholic. So I know about addiction. It sucks. One time I was at the dentist and they used quite a lot of NO2 for a filling. And I felt amazing for awhile! Didn't need any pain injections for the procedure. I felt the drive afterwards to get more. And had this temptation for a long time afterwards. Especially after working at a hospital where I did have access. I never did it luckily. But it could all gotten much worse had I. So it's sad to see people ruining their lives for such a shitty high. It's not even that good. But I understand the reasons. I wish people struggling the best in finding a way out of it.

[@fostercathead]

Benjamin Franklin had been reported as stating that Laughing Gas made him feel, "Philosophical..."

[@trevorjensen2706]

If it's a challenge from TikTok, it's almost guaranteed to be stupid, and dangerous.

[@ViolinMD]

Well said Trevor! 👏🏻

[@trevorjensen2706]

@@ViolinMD, thank you, Ma'am. A challenge I would like to see from TikTok is a, "being nice challenge." Opening a door for someone, etc.

[@youfieua]

As someone who works with people struggling with addiction and a harm reduction advocate thank you for being so informative!! Especially for explaining how it affects b12 and how its a long term process rather than instant damage.

[@nixi-bixi]

SO MANY comments saying things like "my dentist/doctor uses nitrous oxide for this procedure, should it be banned/ should I be worried?" Did you all miss the part of the video where it was explained that medical usage of NOS is mixed with pure oxygen to offset the negatives of NOS so that it CAN BE USED SAFELY and that the medical professional is monitoring you during the procedure and usage of the NOS? Plus the NOS being used in medical settings is MEDICAL GRADE not the food grade sold for whipped cream, they are very different, as stated in the video food grade stuff isn't tested for contamination to the level that medical grade is tested. Whilst its important to be knowledgeable and informed of what substances can do, as with everything circumstances matter. If i was going under general anaesthetic for surgery, it is very likely that I would be given fentanyl, however it would be medical grade, administered by a specialist medical doctor who would be monitoring me the entire time and adjusting the dosage as needed and I would be monitored in recovery and post surgery too. Very different from obtaining fentanyl from some random person on the street, mixed with who knows what, at an unknown strength, not having anyone monitor the usage, let alone a medical specialist. The information of what nitrous oxide can do to the body is important and it is good to be aware, however the information was not given in a way to promote scare tactics, so please don't jump on the crazy train. There's levels to everything, there are plenty of legitimate uses of NOS, other countries have practices in place to safeguard, like not selling to minors, maximum quantities per person per transaction, if buying large quantities - needing evidence of usage to justify the purchase etc. that way it makes it considerably more difficult for minors to access but doesn't stop legitimate usage of it either.

[@2fathomsdeeper]

Galaxy gas is automotive grade and contains sulfur. You don't smell it due to the flavorings. It will trigger an allergy in persons with a sulfa drug allergy. I developed this kind of allergy, and am now allergic to things like fireworks smoke. You can imagine what kind of hell the 4th of July is!

[@wintersprite]

I tried having nitrous oxide when I root canal on a second molar. Unfortunately for me, it made me feel more nervous so we stopped. As molars can take longer, I decided to pay more and go under general (I have anxiety in general). I was able to have my permanent filling put on in the same appointment at least.

[@jodo7814]

Yes they missed it. Did you miss the part where over half the people who comment on any KZbin video are brain dead when it comes to the subject matter? Lol

[@MrCmon113]

>mixed with pure oxygen to offset the negatives of NOS It doesn't. All it does is give you oxygen. Which you also get before and after inhaling nitrous. >food grade stuff isn't tested for contamination to the level that medical grade is tested Any evidence for "contamination" harming anyone? Anyways that would be an argument for making nitrous legal for consumption if anything. >there are plenty of legitimate uses of NOS It's use for recreation is the most important use by far.

[@gmat5046]

Beautiful, intelligent, articulate and thorough. Also concise.

[@hummingbirdinSoCal]

Wow! Thank you for this video! I'm passing along this info to my teenagers. Thank you again!!💛

[@precious_toebeans]

I worked at a head shop/smoke shop for a while, and the stories i have about the people who bought chargers still make me shudder to this day. Those, and the FRESHLY minted 18yr old IDs used to buy fruity juuls back in the day. Oof. Dirty money.

[@afterthestorm221]

Imagine if nitrous were labeled addictive and therefore categorize with things like fentanyl and Become a bureaucratic nightmare to regulate.

[@erkinalp]

it has an ADR label already

[@vintageleaf4115]

Life saving informative video for all ages but especially for our youth because we thought it was fun and safe but it is clearly not. Thanks!

[@squallymaelstrom5130]

Thank you. My curiosity about GG was peaked last week. I found that the website doesn't sell it any longer. Truth was I considered finding some. That was before you educated us about it's dangers. As a raver in the 90's we had thought it's effects were neutral.

[@RyanLAbernathy]

Thank you for sharing, I haven’t heard about this till now.

[@cathylaycock5598]

That is terrifying! With so many people addicted to drugs and alcohol, now this! Thank you for this extremely informative video! Well done! 😊💗🇨🇦

[@markbrownfield437]

Great information, thank you Siobhan. I had no idea this was such a problem, with fentanyl in the news every day. I was given nitrous oxide once for a dental procedure and it was awful. It felt like I was suffocating. Won't do that again!

[@salvadoroliveira6632]

I love to watch your videos, also because there's always something to learn in them. Dr. Siobhan, do you have/ did you have a sore throat? Your voice is slightly different.

[@ViolinMD]

I’m amazed you noticed! Yes I was getting over a cold - I felt fine, but didn’t sound quite like myself! Thanks for asking

[@Mr_Wheels74]

Beat me to it! I was thinking the same thing. Proof of watching a lot of her videos noticing little voice changes.

[@badstar9670]

Another problem is the stuff they are selling as " galaxy gas" when it isn't always nitric oxide. A lot of times, it's a list of other chemicals

[@hantrio4327]

It should never be nitric oxide (NO). NO is toxic. Laughing gas is nitrous oxide (N2O)

[@motheroats]

Aaron Carter’s family filed a med mal wrongful d*ath lawsuit bc he had videos online of being at this dentist getting multiple root canals under the influence of this gas. Aaron Carter was found to have bottles of the stuff around him when he was found passed. Matthew Perry had 5 ppl arrested bc the dealers called him a sucker. RIP to Aaron and Matthew may they continue to help others and we provide community to those suffering.

[@jacobthefreak]

Nitrous oxide is not that bad if you just don't use it that much. I do it like once every 3 months and never had any bad side effects from it. People need to learn how to control themselves and not get addicted.

[@JMcdon1627]

Thank you for this excellent presentation. Your approach is more effective than being judgmental.

[@thisoneT]

Wow, thank you for making a video about this!

[@miadeckler8896]

Welcome back!!! Can’t wait for more day in the life vlogs!!! 🙂 Thank you for the info on this! :)

[@themoley91]

As someone who gets nitrous for dental appointments due to anxiety, I don't get people using it recreationally. Like yeah, it feels kinda nice, but you just want to lie there and zone in and out of sleep in my experience

[@OTatime]

Thanks for the concise and clear warning. I used to take photos for DJs at raves. I watched young people use whip-its by the hundreds in a single evening…passing them from one raver to another. Boxes of chargers lying about. I was asked if I wanted to try it…among other things. I declined. But the interaction of nitrous oxide with mollies, pot, alcohol and other drugs was undoubtedly very risky behavior. BTW the warehouse raves I attended would start at 11:00pm and last until sunrise. That’s a lot of whip-its.

[@clintpotts5799]

I am never disappointed with a video made by the legendary Siobahn, MD. I’m so grateful to have come across such a legend on medical KZbin, I’ve been here since the beginning. Being a Nurse, I want to let her know, that she’s lit a fire in me to continue my medical education. Siobahn you’re truly inspiring, and I am thankful to have your content. Also when you’re able to share a bit of your personal life, apart from medicine. I would love to see you play the Violin, when you’re ready. 🎻👩🏻‍⚕️ An indigenous nurse from Alberta, Canada. 🇨🇦 -Clint

[@ViolinMD]

Thank you Clint for your kind words and for being here since day one! This really made me smile 😊

[@christinemalaka8636]

Informative videos can be hard to take but not these. Always interesting and fun and i look 4ward to them! & appreciate the info!

[@FUBARGunpla]

great video, honestly the one thing i hear from people is constantly "just take b12 and you'll be fine" no you won't and i'm glad someone actually said it in a way that should be black and white.

[@Fomites]

Good one Violin. One of your best I suspect. Kids may think this is new and therefore cool, but we used to get medical nitrous oxide from local hospitals in the early Seventies in Sydney Australia. But we explored it and left it alone soon after (especially after hospitals started locking their supplies). There must be a huge difference between medical N2O and food grade. But in retrospect I would not even experiment with medical grade now considering the since-acquired data. The medical implications of homocysteine was not known then. Then there is the ever present danger of hypoxia - especially when taken through a mask as you say. It's highly irresponsible of manufacturers to promote this as a recreational drug. It's more dangerous than it might seem.

[@maureensales8602]

This needs to be an add and go Viral

[@lynxlady5355]

Thanks for calling attention to this!

[@jenleigh4212]

I think there's big gap in the scientific literature versus everyday language when it comes to the word addiction. When some scientific literture says something is not addictive, they are often citing physical dependency, whereas we know there are many things that may not cause physical withdrawal symptoms but are absolutely addictive, which greatly impacts people's lives.

[@HehHeh-wh5jj]

It’s addictive because we are addicted to how it affects us, the spaciness, disconnection, euphoria, etc… not addictive as a chemical in of itself… “Is it safe to try, just once?” Well this is a gray area question because yes with the right people and equipment, it can be fairly safe and enjoyable. Not that I’m recommending it. I’m just saying not everyone is doing it in an unsafe manner..

[@grebulocities8225]

I went through a phase of nitrous oxide abuse in my 20s. I got off it after buying a pulse oximeter and spending a weekend watching my blood oxygen crash to absurdly low levels - sometimes below 50% - after inhaling the gas from a balloon. It was amusing to me while under the influence but scared me into quitting the habit after I ran out of cartridges, sobered up, and realized just how hypoxic I was regularly making myself.

[@Janelegant]

I knew nothing of this problem. I appreciate the education and think you did an excellent job with the research and presentation of all the dangers associated with nitrous oxide.

[@ConanLiuMD]

Awesome video, learned a lot! Thank you :)

[@wjgthatsit2357]

Normal people: "I wonder what flavored whipped cream tastes like!!" Stupid people: "I wonder what substance to abuse next!!"

[@rfmerrill]

8:36 I always have to explain to people that food-grade nitrous is safe to _swallow,_ but that doesn't mean it's safe to _inhale._ You only need to look at the inside of a dispenser that people have been using to do whip-its and see that it gets coated in this nasty bitter black gunk. There are regulations in place to ensure that when you make whipped cream, that contaminant is minimized and won't make the whipped cream dangerous to eat. There are no regulations about inhaling it.

[@KaylaPearlCPNinja]

This is why I always ask “WTF is wrong with people these days?” Don’t they understand that these so called trends should never be considered as trends and that they are only causing dangerous problems for people in this world by putting this level of stupidity on the internet?

[@TrueOpinion99]

I'm a high school biology teacher, and I've had students ask me about nitrous-oxide. I might have them watch this video and discuss it after we finish learning about chemistry and their cells.

[@282XVL]

What is this madness? Huffing nitrous oxide? I'm no chemist but I thought nitrous was the stuff that powered the Go-FAST button in modified racing cars. I'm sure I saw that in a movie once. But never heard it was a party drug?!

[@strangeosity6896]

I used to do whippets. Whippets make your blood oxygen drop very quickly. One day, I was curious and did an experiment: I used a pulse oximeter and held my breath as long as I could (just air)...I could bring my blood oxygen down to about 93% before breathing again. Then I did a whippet (no strong breath holding, just using for fun with the pulse ox)...my blood oxygen dropped all the way to 67% within like 1-2 mins effortlessly (no straining to hold my breath of nitrous or anything). That was the last time I ever did a whippet (4 years ago). If you think doing whippets only robs you of oxygen to roughly the same extent as holding your breath for a min or two (which is what I initially thought), think again. Breathing any non-oxygen gas will PLUNGE your oxygen levels very quickly. I would estimate that each of those nitrous hits damages your brain to a similar effect to a small blow to the head that doesn't quite knock you out...like football players or boxers...they get cumulative neurological damage to the brain with several small blows to the head over the years. And what I am talking about is just the acute dips in oxygen levels...the b12 and blood clots is a separate issue that also causes neurological problems. Then you have the fact that they are expensive and VERY bad for the environment. Just don't do nitrous; stick to safer forms of getting high if you must get high.

[@hantrio4327]

Damn I have to test this. Seems like I will use extra oxygen in the future

[@erikg.2666]

The actual medical use of N2O is as an analgesic. For example, paramedics will sometimes give a patient Entonox (50/50 mixture of O2 and N2O.) for pain relief of fractures and dislocations. N2O is also used in certain anesthetic procedures as well. Dentists will also give some patients a 50/50 mix for some patients who suffer from dental anxiety.

[@jellyfishattack]

If you've had 75% NO at the dentist, you'll know it doesn't do anything for pain.

[@erikg.2666]

@@jellyfishattack It isn't used for pain at dentists. Just to help with anxiety.

[@gizmo8453]

I remember back in highschool kids would host parties and sell balloons of nos😅 The fact that it's portable now...is actually insane

[@gloriouslyimperfect]

Could always grab a whippet in cartridges you use to make whipped cream. That’s always what my friends used. Would just pull it out of their mom’s cabinets . I was to terrified of it so I never tried it but watched many friends nod out. Was not my idea of a good time once I watched it sober. I stuck to drinking and weed.

[@eevee2411]

I dont know if its illegal here now but I live in the netherlands and when I used to go clubbing 2/3 years ago, they'd sell balloons in a lot of clubs 💀 they have a tank or something and you could buy them for a few euro's each. Wild just people standing there inhaling balloons in the middle of people dancing.

[@obviousplant]

What an amazing and thorough video. Thank you for the in-depth explanations, historical context, and real life examples. Would you ever consider making a video covering nicotine pouches like Zyns?

[@ViolinMD]

Thank you! Great video idea, I’ll definitely keep that in mind!

[@InfinityR319]

I'm a car guy, and nitrous oxide, or simply nitrous, is used for boosting the engine's power output to make your car go faster, or more as commonly known, "hitting the boost" in Need for Speed and Fast and Furious. Automotive or industrial grade nitrous is usually mixed with sulphur dioxide to prevent people from sniffing them. So, PUT NITROUS IN YOUR CAR, NOT IN YOUR LUNGS.

[@monkeytimesmagazine3725]

Theres a clear reason why teens in the late 90s and early 2000's stopped doing whippets, the neurological damage was just the tip of the iceberg with the crap they used to inhale back then like with break cleaner or dust remover

[@infin1ty850]

I had nitrous oxide once for a dental procedure to have a tooth removed when I was around 14. I'm about to turn 36 and I still remember, vividly, how amazing it felt. It legit scared me into never trying Whip-It's.

[@alexa_delo]

Ayyyy Dr.D back with another fire vid 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Dragonited]

I did a lot of nitrous oxide when I was younger. I quickly learned that I had to breath properly between taking a shot and take breaks between nights I used them. I also took B12 supplements and had regular blood tests to see if my levels was OK. I did notice a definitiv difference if I didn't take the B12 supplement having numb sensation in my fingers. I tried to educate people around me ro use it more safely but to no avail. I watched people brag about the ability to take shots several times without breathing in between and completley ignored me saying it would give you brain damage if you did it that way. After a while I stopped because I felt some ill annotation to it from how others acted. It was the same with alcohol years prior. I have a hard time hanging out with people that are drunk since they act so self centered. Haven't done any in the last 10-15 years now.

[@NhatNguyen-js7nq]

Thank you for the awesome knowledge, Doctor, which helps save lives.

[@changrila]

Yes, this is a problem where I live. Sale has been restricted now. B12 deficiency has put at least one person permanently in a wheelchair in my town.

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

There's a narrow definition of addiction that covers things like opioids, and has withdrawal as a component. But there are many things that can be habit-forming that don't cause withdrawal symptoms. Perhaps nitrous oxide is like that. Anything that gives people pleasure tends to cause people to use it repeatedly, often to excess. Nitrous is used as a propellant for making whipped cream because it's lipid-soluble but doesn't change the flavor of the cream. Is there no other propellant that can be used for this purpose? I know nitrous oxide is cheap, but is it worth it to have a harmful, potentially addictive substance so easily available if something else could serve the legitimate purpose of making whipped cream?

[@grebulocities8225]

Not really. Most lipid-soluble, heavier-than-air gases have nitrous-like anesthetic properties while also being more toxic if abused - e.g. propane, butane, or 1,1-difluoroethane (duster). All of these are flammable as well. Conceivably nitrogen or argon could be used, but far less of those gases can be put in a cylinder or can than nitrous because they have critical temperatures far below room temperature, while nitrous can be pressurized into a liquid at room temp, allowing much more gas to be stored compactly. CO2 does have the right critical point, but it is ruled out because it is acidic and would curdle the cream while imparting a sour taste. There's really no substitute for N2O in whipped cream.

[@barboraoravcova5810]

thank you so much for providing us with all the important info in a v entertaining way...always❤

[@shoreshidoshi]

Love this post...informative, historical and timely...great job...this isna great format.

[@sennal6314]

When they noticed, that some additive are really toxic for humans, they had to remove it from food, stores and ban its use. They HAVE to track Galaxy gas or any copy close to that, to confiscate, destroy these cans, punish resellers with hefty fines or else they'll get into a serious health crisis within 1-2 years.

[@cathrinewhite7629]

My uncle was a dentist. We found out that he had been using it every day when his patients left. One day, he couldn't get out of his chair. His assistant found him next day. He spent the next 6 weeks in the hospital. He lost his license for almost a year & resorted to alcohol for the rest of his life🙄

[@natehamt]

I'm curious to see what Dr.S, thinks about Marijuana usage?

[@h.m.4727]

We had problems with this in The Netherlands as well a few years ago, now the sale is strictly regulated after people started to get the serious problems described in this video, that solved the problem in this case.

[@michaelzufelt7800]

I love nitrous. It does wonders for the racing community.

[@Mystic_Paths]

Galaxy gas sounds like another risky fad that young people might follow without fully understanding the consequences. Hearing a doctor explain the science and health dangers behind this trend is essential-it highlights the risks involved and the potential harm to the body. It’s important that videos like this spread awareness, helping to protect people from engaging in harmful behaviors just because they’ve gone viral

[@MrCmon113]

What has become viral is the alarmism around nitrous.

[@oznerriznick2474]

Great report! You’re out there doing good👏!

[@Στο_πιο_δικαιο]

I have practiced controlled breathing for many years. I can now immediately achieve runners high instantly. I use this ability in moderation and only as needed for relieving stress in a safe environment at home.. If you want to be euphoric at your choice practice controlled breathing. My controlled breathing can never be confiscated and i don't need to remember to pack it for traveling.

[@bernddasbrot9061]

Just because something is considered to be in fashion does not necessarily imply any underlying benefit of it towards your health. We are autonomously thinking humans not herd animals.

[@khriswildt5633]

you have a great channel I'm glad I subscribed!

[@maryreinhardt2120]

I was so happy to see you had a new video. But I didn't watch it right away so I could have a new video to watch longer. 😆😘

[@fenixphucks3331]

Most fun drug on the planet in my opinion. It’s hard to stick with moderation with how much I enjoy the stuff, but when used sparingly and along with regular b12 supplementation the harms seems negligible for me. Has improved my mood in general honestly

[@williamhulon2596]

They even taught us not to do whippets in school so what happened???? I remember some of the stories of kids basically passing out and having brain damage in class when the teacher wasn't looking

[@SeanHartnett-t8c]

In school back in the day even before health class, it wss just understood thst only absolute losers would get high on whipits.

[@Whocares.........]

Well done! Thanks for that.❤

[@StarGen-l7u]

Awesome video thanks for the post!

[@bernddasbrot9061]

If anyone wonders what the ECG shows at 0:08: It shows a large anterior STEMI heart attack. You can see ST elevations in leads I, aVL and V2-V6. Furthermore you see ST depressions in leads II, III and aVR. The coronary angiogramme at 0:09 shows an obstruction inside the LAD (left anterior descending artery) if I am not mistaken. N. B.: The ST elevations are quite high and almost resemble a so called tombstone pattern which unfortunately implies that a lot of myocardium is suffering from a lack of blood supply.

[@idleoutcaster]

Sir, this is a Wendy’s

[@SalamiSnak5150]

I remember last year i was working with my mom (sweeping and cleaning the streets of Helsinki) and multiple times we came across big blue bottles that said that it was gas for whipped cream. Didn't know what they were on the streets for until now

[@nicolekent9518]

I work at a Midwest dairy company, we make our own whip cream, our nitrous tanks are under lock and key

[@fionahawkins8607]

Can you please do a video about the effects of vaping

[@Serenity_Dee]

Back in 2000-2001 I was working at a mall and a girl, probably 19 at the time, was working at a kiosk right in front of my store. She liked to do nitrous oxide, and she didn't exactly have a full set of marbles to begin with, as far as I could tell. Another guy working at one of the kiosks was a car guy who'd built an older car into a race car that was still street legal, and he said of the stuff, "All I know is that when I hit the button, my car goes from 120 to 170, and I don't want that happening in my brain." She was even getting her nitrous from a car tuner shop, not the medical grade stuff, so gods only know what she was inhaling.

[@PonkyKong]

Sulphur is added.

[@arguekayes]

When i was younger Steve-O was my first example of what nitrous is, I remember a documentary of his addiction story. A famous scene was him crawling on the floor in blood and vomit, with hundreds of whip-its cartridges around him as he screams then inhales and swaps out a new cartridge in seconds.