Chronic depression could be ‘cured’ with laughing gas – ‘sparking the brain back into action’, scientists say

DEPRESSION could be eased with a dose of laughing gas – with scientists claiming it could “spark the brain back into action”.

The “exciting discovery” follows research into other unconventional ways to treat the condition – including ketamine pills and ‘magic’ mushrooms.

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