PL star 'becomes first footballer to go to rehab for addiction to laughing gas'

A Premier League footballer has become the first player to go to rehab for an addiction to laughing gas, according to reports.

The star was admitted to a medical centre after his family reportedly reached out to the club to help with his addiction to Nitrous oxide.

Nitrous oxide is popular on the party scene and users say it creates feelings of euphoria and light-headedness, while others experience hallucinations.

Nitrous oxide is not illegal to possess, but this doesn't mean that it is safe to use. Drug advice website Frank says there is a risk of death as a lack of oxygen can occur.

The player's family became worried after the police stopped a car in which he was a passenger and found dozens of canisters in the footwell, according to The Sun.

However, the police could not take action as they could not prove who the canisters found in the car belonged to.

Nevertheless, the incident - which is said to have taken place a few weeks before Christmas - worried the player's family, forcing them to reach out to the club.

A source spoke to The Sun about the incident, saying: 'His family became aware and asked the club for help.

'The player was told if he wanted to save his career, he had to go to a specialist residential centre and get some help.'

The source went on to add: 'He's basically undergoing detox in the same way you would if you were hooked on alcohol or any other drug.

'He's the first Premier League footballer to be treated for addiction to nitrous oxide but, given how rife its use is among players, it's unlikely he'll be the last.'

Nitrous oxide gas is inhaled, typically by discharging nitrous gas cartridges into another object, such as a balloon, or directly into the mouth.

Inhaling nitrous oxide is said to produce a rapid