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Laughing Gas Could Treat Depression. Wait, What?

A new study found that inhaling 25% nitrous oxide gas rapidly relieved treatment-resistant depression.

If you’ve ever had a serious dental procedure, you’re probably familiar with laughing gas. According to a recent MedicalXpress article, nitrous oxide gas may have another medical use in treating depression. A new study conducted by University of Chicago Medicine and WashU found that a single inhalation session with 25% nitrous oxide gas was roughly as effective as 50% nitrous oxide when it comes to relieving symptoms of treatment-resistant depression.

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