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INFORMATION · AMERSFOORT
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Clear, honest information about recreational nitrous oxide: the law, the health risks, how to dispose of cylinders and where to get help in Amersfoort.
Nitrous oxide is covered by the Opium Act in the Netherlands. The rules are the same in every municipality, including Amersfoort. Check the official government page for the latest details.
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Recreational use
Possession, sale and production for recreational use are prohibited.
02
Other uses
Limited exceptions apply for medical, technical and food-industry purposes.
03
No loophole through labels
Calling a product “food grade” does not make recreational sale allowed.
HEALTH
Know the risks.
Effects can feel brief, but the risks do not always go away quickly.
NERVES
Numbness and tingling
Repeated use can deplete vitamin B12 and damage nerves.
STRENGTH
Weakness
Loss of strength or balance problems need medical attention.
SAFETY
Falls and injuries
Dizziness and loss of consciousness cause accidents.
TRAFFIC
Never drive
Reduced attention makes driving dangerous for you and others.
Medical emergency? Call 112. For ongoing symptoms contact your GP (huisarts).
HELP STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION
You do not have to figure it out alone.
For yourself, your child or a friend: professional advice is available, even if you are not sure there is a problem.
Questions about your own or someone else’s use. Phone: 088 505 1220, weekdays 13:00–17:00. Verify hours on the Jellinek site.
PARENTS
Talking with young people
A calm, concrete talk works better than a lecture. Start with what worries you.
WASTE AND ENVIRONMENT
Disposing of empty cylinders.
Empty cylinders should not be thrown away with household waste or left in public space. Use the municipal drop-off point: Milieubrengstation Amersfoort, Nijverheidsweg-Noord 35. A ROVA pass may be required, so check current rules and opening hours before you go.
Found a cylinder or dumped waste in public space? Report it through the Gemeente Amersfoort reporting form.