Police in Exeter are warning of the dangers of nitrous oxide - or 'laughing gas'.
Lately they've been finding used canisters in local parks - most recently in Heavitree, but also in St Thomas.
When inhaled the gas can cause oxygen starvation to the brain - and the risk is increased if it's taken with alcohol.
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