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

It’s called nitrous oxide. You may know it as laughing gas. Dentists use it for pain relief. Others use it for a quick high. You can buy it legally. Social media promotes it, and it’s widely available ...

Courier Journal reporter Stephanie Kuzydym reviewed legislation nationally and spoke with Kentucky legislators, as well as one Kentucky family, whose son died by suicide following several months of ...

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

Among the obstacles to curbing the drug's use are retailers and online influencers who promote nitrous oxide products to ...

During an 11-month period, the DA filed charges in three fatality cases involving the use, or suspected use, of nitrous oxide. Comparatively, prosecutors filed no nitrous oxide or suspected nitrous ...

There is a rise in DUI cases involving nitrous oxide, or "whippets," including three fatalities in San Diego County, the DA's Office said.

Minnesota lawmakers are working to become only the second to ban nitrous oxide - or "whippet" - canister sales.

A common sedative sometimes taken to get high is becoming deadlier. Research out this week finds that annual U.S. deaths caused by nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas or whippits, have ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — It’s not hard to find a smoke shop these days. From city corners to neighborhoods, they’re popping up everywhere and many sell e-cigarettes, vape products, cigars, ...