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Warning over dangers of ‘hippy crack’

More young people are at risk of dying from inhaling nitrous oxide after an “explosion” in its recreational use, doctors have warned.

Also known as ‘hippy crack’ or ‘laughing gas’, the vapour is now the second most popular recreational drug for young people after cannabis, with use among 16-24-year-olds up 6% from 2013-2013.

The Royal College of Paediatrics says people need to be more aware of the risks of inhaling it.

Nicola Beckford reports.

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