Prohibit the Advertising of Nitrous Oxide on Social Media Platforms

The Issue

This petition is addressed to relevant authorities, social media companies, and advertising standards organizations. We are alarmed by the growing number of advertisements that promote the use of nitrous oxide, also known as "laughing gas" or "whippets,” on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. These advertisements are not merely promoting a substance but also a potentially harmful lifestyle that can lead to serious health consequences. According to the Global Drug Survey (2016), nitrous oxide is considered the seventh most popular drug worldwide, with its misuse resulting in numerous reports of injuries and fatalities each year. It is urgently necessary to eliminate these hazardous promotions to safeguard the health and well-being of online users, particularly impressionable youths. We request that you take immediate action to ban the advertising of nitrous oxide on all social media platforms. Your support can make a significant difference in curbing substance abuse and promoting a safer digital environment. Please, sign this petition to help make that change.

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The Issue

This petition is addressed to relevant authorities, social media companies, and advertising standards organizations. We are alarmed by the growing number of advertisements that promote the use of nitrous oxide, also known as "laughing gas" or "whippets,” on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. These advertisements are not merely promoting a substance but also a potentially harmful lifestyle that can lead to serious health consequences. According to the Global Drug Survey (2016), nitrous oxide is considered the seventh most popular drug worldwide, with its misuse resulting in numerous reports of injuries and fatalities each year. It is urgently necessary to eliminate these hazardous promotions to safeguard the health and well-being of online users, particularly impressionable youths. We request that you take immediate action to ban the advertising of nitrous oxide on all social media platforms. Your support can make a significant difference in curbing substance abuse and promoting a safer digital environment. Please, sign this petition to help make that change.

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Petition created on August 12, 2024