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Nitrous Oxide Abuse: A Growing Concern in Melbourne Hospitals - Doctors at Western Health are seeing a rise in young patients, primarily from diverse backgrounds, experiencing psychosis symptoms due to recreational nitrous oxide use. The trend, tracked over four years, has led to twenty-three cases, with nearly half suffering from psychosis and over a third being suicidal. Prolonged abuse can cause nerve damage, numbness, weakness, and even paralysis. Four deaths have been linked to nitrous oxide this year alone. Experts warn of the risks and urge early help, while states tighten sales rules and Victoria monitors the situation.

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