A common sedative sometimes taken to get high is becoming deadlier. Research out this week finds that annual U.S. deaths ...

For months, KGW has reported on the rise in dangerous cases involving nitrous oxide — but perhaps the greatest risk comes ...

Teenagers are inhaling canisters of nitrous oxide sold under the brand name Galaxy Gas The brightly colored canisters are used to make airy whipped creams, but can cause “life-threatening health ...

Inhaling nitrous oxide from Galaxy Gas products is the latest trend among kids who misuse laughing gas for a quick high. Here’s what parents should know.

Nitrous oxide was the 13th most used drug worldwide, and 22.3% of respondents reported using it, according to the 2021 Global Drug Survey. This is up almost 13% from the previous year.

Nitrous oxide is set to be banned from smoke shops in Port Hueneme and Oxnard amid what law enforcement say is a rise in ...

Nitrous oxide is not a new discovery and dates back to 1772. It's been used for a few applications, such as a painkiller (particularly in dentistry) and an engine additive that enhances performance.

One of the significant factors contributing to this trend is easy access. Despite the dangers, nitrous oxide remains largely unregulated. There are currently no federal or state restrictions on ...