Despite warnings from health officials, nitrous oxide is being sold in large, colorful canisters with fruity flavors.

According to the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF), the gas from nitrous oxide bulbs is intensely cold, sometimes as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius. Inhaling directly from the canister or ...

The high is quick, but the consequences of this drug are long-term. The inhalant nitrous oxide, commonly known as whippets, is going viral on TikTok.

The use of nitrous oxide (commonly known as laughing gas) for recreational purposes has seen a notable increase in California ...

Seizures in Portugal of nitrous oxide canisters, a psychoactive substance known as ‘laughing gas’, have skyrocketed in 2025, registering an increase of almost 650% compared to the total seizures in ...

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More information: R. Andrew Yockey, Addressing the Unregulated Use of Nitrous Oxide Canisters, Journal of Medicine, Surgery, and Public Health (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.glmedi.2025.100190 ...

Cumbria Police have issued a reminder that Nitrous Oxide is a class C drug that could lead to arrest if someone is found in possession of it.

“However, they will make it harder for those retailers who sell the canisters, most likely knowing they’ll be abused, along with those who seek to misuse these products and expose themselves to ...