Medical & Safety

The rules of diving exist because someone learned them the hard way. Here's the medicine behind the ones that matter most: equalising, ascent rates, narcosis, flying afterwards. Nothing here replaces a dive medical, but it will make the conversation with your doctor a better one.

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August 25, 2026
5 min read

Nitrogen Narcosis: Why Depth Can Feel Like a Martini

Nitrogen narcosis makes divers feel drunk at depth, and it's the leading cause behind more diving errors than most divers realise. Here's what causes it, what it feels like, and how to manage it.