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Deaths to Youths Inhaling 'Laughing Gas' Are Soaring

FRIDAY, Aug. 1, 2025 — It’s no laughing matter: Kids and teens across America are increasingly inhaling nitrous oxide, better known as “laughing gas,” to get high.  Too often, this ends in tragedy. U....

FDA Issues Warning Against Recreational Inhalation of Nitrous Oxide

MONDAY, March 17, 2025 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cautioning consumers against the recreational use of any flavor of nitrous oxide (also known as laughing gas) from canisters, tanks,...

FDA Warns of Rising Injuries From Misuse of Laughing Gas

MONDAY, March 17, 2025 – Health officials are warning about a rise in injuries linked to the misuse of nitrous oxide, aka laughing gas. The gas, which is used medically as a sedative and in whipped...

FDA Medwatch Alert: FDA Advises Consumers Not to Inhale Nitrous Oxide Products

March 14, 2025 – FDA advises consumers not to inhale nitrous oxide products from any size canisters, tanks, or chargers. These products are marketed as both unflavored and flavored nitrous oxide...

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