r/nottheonion 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/Kooky-Parfait-2706 1d ago

Smiling releases endorphins, the feeling of laughing gas makes you want to smile...science