How does nitrous oxide produce hallucinatory effects?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18299086
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Abstract

Nitrous oxide's hallucinatory effects are primarily due to its NMDA receptor antagonism and potential biochemical alterations in the brain.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Psychedelics and Drug Studies Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Hallucinations in medical conditions

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
19 January 2026