The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has highlighted the dangerous of nitrous oxide abuse in a public health campaign.
The campaign has been recognised at the Memcom Awards 2021, with the trade body shortlisted in the Best Public Awareness Campaign accolade. With exposure to millions of people across the UK, the campaign included press coverage, an information leaflet and a briefing document for MPs.
Nitrous oxide, or ‘laughing gas’, is the most commonly used substance by 16 to 24-year-olds after cannabis, leading to BCGA calling for a ban on retail sales of the product.
Sales would still continue within the commercial sector in industry, medicine, and catering, but would be prevented direct to members of the public.
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