Nitrous oxide, easily available in California, poses severe health risks, including neurological damage. Despite local bans, its recreational use remains widespread.

This drug, marketed for other uses, is drawing young adults into devastating addictions -and sometimes fatal consequences.

Amy Louise Leonard spoke out about the dangers of nitrous oxide balloons in her final social media post, warning, “you’ll ...

Re: “A common sight at concerts, nitrous oxide abuse is soaring,” Aug. 6 news story I appreciated your in-depth report on the expanding recreational use of nitrous oxide inhalation at Red Rocks and ...

Nitrous oxide is known as the chemical compound used in dental procedures to reduce pain. But the FDA is warning of its abuse ...

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 ...

A flashy Maserati driver in Orange County got busted with almost 90 cartridges of laughing gas stuffed inside the fancy ride ...

Nitrous oxide, an effective and inexpensive anesthetic, is safe for surgical patients who have or are at risk for cardiovascular disease, according to results of a large randomized controlled trial ...