The trend of inhaling nitrous oxide gas to create a feeling of "euphoria" — as stated by the Cleveland Clinic — is nothing new, but that doesn't mean use isn't on the rise. The newest "whippets" for ...

Nitrous oxide “whippets,” canisters of laughing gas inhaled to get high, can be legally purchased in Nevada. Nevada is one of 32 states that makes recreational use of inhalants a misdemeanor, but does ...

The Metro Vancouver Regional District wants people to safely dispose of the canisters, which were recently flagged for recall ...

Inhaling nitrous oxide can cause fainting, heart attacks and a litany of other health-related issues. Still, the dangers have not prevented misuse by young people (and perhaps even celebrities) who ...

Recreational use of nitrous oxide — often referred to as whippets or laughing gas — left a 23-year-old with frostbite in his mouth and throat, according to a report of the man’s case published ...

The Board of Health last week agreed to look into drafting a local ordinance that would regulate the sale of nitrous oxide.