Doctor warns of new wave of young people suffering nerve damage linked to nitrous oxide abuseConcerns over marketing of canisters that ‘seems designed to attract young users’Children as young as early teens presenting to community services with issues around nitrous oxide abuseDeirdre Barry Yesterday at 06:30A consultant neurologist has warned that recreational use of nitrous oxide among young people is leading to serious and potentially permanent nerve damage.

Source: Irish Independent January 06, 2026 20:31 UTC