Did Demi Moore collapse after getting high from inhaling laughing gas?

Demi Moore collapsed after taking nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, while at her LA home, it has been claimed.

The 49-year-old allegedly inhaled the chemical out of a canister commonly used in whipping cream cans. She allegedly collapsed after having a bad reaction, according to TMZ.

A source told the website the actress started to show symptoms of a seizure after ingesting large amounts of the substance.

Dangerous high? Demi Moore was rushed to hospital on Monday night after reportedly inhaling Nitrous Oxide out of a canister used in whipping cream cans

However estranged husband Ashton Kutcher failed to respond when asked if Demi was okay, after he was caught on camera by US site TMZ as he was leaving a nightclub in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

'Whip-it' is the street name for nitrous oxide contained in a small metal canister and usually used for recharging whipping cream cans in restaurants.

According to TMZ, a female friend who was with the actress while she was inhaling gas told hospital staff she became distressed when Demi had a reaction and was rendered semi-unconscious.

The 'whip-it' charger is sold separately and users inhale it from the canister to receive a 'quick high'.

It is typically used by young teenagers and is popular because it can easily be bought over the counter from the supermarket.

Prescription medication is also said to have played a part in her hospitalization and that her consistent use was one of the causes of her marriage collapse.

'It was a sticking point for Ashton,' a source told People magazine. 'He wanted her to take care of herself and get a hold of things, and she wouldn't.

'Her family and friends have been really worried.'

Insiders have also told the publication that Demi was troubled and not looking after herself long before Monday night's hospital dash.

They say the problems began as she endured her break-up with Kutcher.

'Really, it was over the last year her friends saw a change,' a source told the magazine. 'She wasn't sleeping as well, didn't seem to be eating and looked really gaunt.'

Demi was rushed to hospital on Monday night.

The actress, who has appeared increasingly frail in recent weeks, was taken to hospital by ambulance following a call to 911 just before 11pm.

Shortly after being admitted to hospital, website Radar claimed she was being treated for anorexia, among other substance abuse issues.

The news emerged as her young husband, 33, from whom she is estranged, was pictured enjoying a beer as he partied with friends at a Bruno Mars gig in Brazil.

Ashton has been in the South American country for its fashion week.

Demi has become frighteningly thin since her split with Ashton, and a source close to the actress described what happened to her.

A source told Radar: 'She collapsed after having an epileptic seizure... she has not taken care of her health at all lately and has lost a ton of weight.'

'Demi is in getting treated for anorexia, as well as other issues that caused her seizure,' the source added.

In the weeks before her hospitalisation, Demi was spotted letting loose on a wild night out with her daughter Rumer, 23.

On the night of January 11 she joined her eldest child at Hollywood hot spot Beacher's Madhouse where sources tell Us Weekly magazine she was 'table dancing while three guys sat there watching.'

At least one onlooker claims she appeared intoxicated, although others only saw her drinking Red Bull.

Representatives for the star refused to directly comment on the substance abuse allegations. But her spokesperson said the actress is seeking 'professional assistance' after the stresses of recent months.

Demi and Ashton's six year marriage foundered in 2011 after Star magazine's shock report that Ashton cheated on Demi with starlet Sara Leal the weekend of their wedding anniversary.

She announced that she was separating from him but has yet to file divorce papers.

According to TMZ a 911 call was placed at 10:45pm last night. The actress was assessed at home before being taken to a local hospital.

Her spokesperson told MailOnline in a statement: ‘Because of the stresses in her life right now, Demi has chosen to seek professional assistance to treat her exhaustion and improve her overall health.

'She looks forward to getting well and is grateful for the support of her family and friends.’

Demi's frail and gaunt appearance in recent weeks has caused considerable concern.

The actress, who announced last November that she was divorcing husband Ashton Kutcher, has lost a considerable amount of weight over the past four months.

And today it was announced she has pulled out of a cameo appearance in the film about porn star Linda Lovelace in which she had been cast as feminist icon Gloria Steinem.

While Demi is seeking treatment her estranged husband is currently in Sao Paulo where he has been attending the Fashion Week.

He was seen enjoying a beer with friends at a Bruno Mars concert, oblivious to the drama involving his wife.

The Two And A Half Men star is also said to have moved on following the breakdown of his marriage.


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