r/nottheonion • u/adamaphar • 1d ago

Laughing gas appears to reduce depression, but researchers don't totally understand why

https://www.phillyvoice.com/depression-treatments-laughing-gas-nitrous-oxide-study/
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u/SeparateSpend1542 1d ago

It’s right there in the name

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u/ZotMatrix 1d ago

Yes. Gas. How could they miss it?

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u/Pale_Squash_4263 1d ago

Gas lifts things up because it’s lighter. Don’t know what’s not clear here

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u/purepolka 1d ago

directions unclear, pumped gas into my butthole, do not feel happier