A Christchurch woman who hit rock bottom when she woke up paralysed from a nitrous oxide addiction is calling for revised regulations around its supply. Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas – also known as NOS, whippets, nangs and laughing gas – commonly used for sedation and pain relief, but also used to feel intoxicated or high. Kirk Hargreaves/Stuff NOS usage in Christchurch soared since same-day delivery services of nitrous oxide posing as catering supply companies increased. There has been a spike in usage after the emergence of same-day delivery services of nitrous oxide posing as catering supply companies. Medsafe confirmed it was investigating reported issues around the supply of nitrous oxide around the country.

Source: Stuff March 09, 2021 20:26 UTC