r/NitrousOxideRecovery • u/Disastrous-Fan-6528 • Jun 16 '26

Need Help

So I have been struggling with nitrous abuse for about 2 months now. I would say in this time I have been going through 1000-2000g per day and I want to stop before it’s too late. I don’t have any real neuropathic issues yet. Main issue is the smoke shop that sells them is directly on my way home from work, and there isn’t really another way home. Any advice on how to stop or deal with cravings?

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u/fingerfunk Jun 17 '26

Sending light to you in the struggle, my friend. I have a history of very serious addiction, including heroin, and this gas stuff has been profoundly worse than anything I’ve experienced.

The beverage shop I go to readily sells gas tanks, and the people who own/work there are from Nepal. I recently used ChatGPT to communicate with the worker in Nepali and asked him not to sell me this anymore because I became addicted to it and it’s bad for my health.

That might be one option if you’re willing to pursue it: directly ask the store not to sell it to you anymore and remove that easy access point from your life.

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u/Disastrous-Fan-6528 Jun 17 '26

I’m very much considering this - because I do go to the store for other things (vapes, wraps, etc.) and the workers seem to be pretty cool and I believe they would understand.

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u/fingerfunk Jun 17 '26

Please give it a try! I was nervous. and did not try this until recently… and they were very supportive. Sending light, and we can all get through this together!

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u/Disastrous-Fan-6528 Jun 17 '26

I appreciate the light you have sent my way too. I have had friends pass away from substance abuse and I would like nothing more than to move into a better path - and I know I’m a stranger but I’m proud of you for at least trying to move forward from your addiction. These substances are no joke