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Arsenal to talk to players over nitrous oxide inhalation allegations

By Haruna Mubarak
Arsenal to talk to players over nitrous oxide inhalation allegations
Arsenal to talk to players over nitrous oxide inhalation allegations
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Arsenal chiefs will have an extensive conversation with the players after images emerged allegedly showing four members of the first team inhaling nitrous oxide.


CCTV footage obtained by the Sun captured Alexandre Lacazette, Matteo Guendouzi, Mesut Ozil and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang all inhaling from balloons allegedly containing the substance.

It was confirmed by an Arsenal spokesperson who told the BBC that players would be "spoken to and reminded of their responsibilities".

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Nitrous Oxide cases hallucinations and also leads to headaches, dizziness, and paranoia. However, large doses can starve the body and brain of oxygen, according to government drug advice service Frank.

While it is not illegal to possess the drug, it is illegal to give away or sell.

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