No more laughing gas? Tell us what you think of plans to ban legal highs

‘Critics say the bill is too broad, and could mean banning any substance affecting a person’s ‘mental or emotional state’ except for alcohol and nicotine.’ Laughing gas canisters Photograph: Alamy

Under a law expected to be passed in April, it will be illegal to possess with intent to supply everything from laughing gas to poppers.

Critics say the bill is too broad, and could mean restricting any substance affecting a person’s “mental or emotional state” except for alcohol and nicotine. Some also suggest that it will increase the use of class A and B drugs.

Supporters argue that the law will protect against legal highs. The number of deaths linked to them rose from 10 in 2009 to 68 in 2012; and some of these drugs can lead to brain damage, heart problems and seizures, especially when used with other substances.

We want to open this debate to our readers and investigate the reality of legal highs and their dangers. What are your experiences of legal highs? How will the law affect you? Tell us by filling in the form below.