Laughing gas could be the next treatment for severe depression

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Thursday, August 6, 2015
Laughing gas could be the next treatment for severe depression
Doctors at Washington University found the effects of nitrous oxide resemble those of antidepressants.

ST. LOUIS (KABC) -- Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis are testing the use of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, as a possible treatment for severe depression.

Watch Health Specialist Denise Dador's full report in the video above.