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It would probably be a very bad idea to try to build up any form of 
resistance/immunity to narcosis using nitrous oxide. Firstly the mechanism by
which they work is different even though the effects are similair. Nitrous 
oxide works by inhibiting the enzyme methionine synthase (at least this is
one of the effects it has). The end result of this is depletion of the levels 
of methionine in the body. This leads to megaloblastic anaemia as well as 
problems associated with brain function (memory deficits, demylenation to 
name but a few). On top of that it is addictive. So my advice is don't!!!

John Gibbons
School of Pharmacy
Univ. London


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