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Kids Are Huffing Galaxy Gas Until They Get Tremors, Limps and Losing Bowel Control

The rise of flavored nitrous oxide, particularly Galaxy Gas, among youth raises concerns due to addiction and serious side effects. Immediate action is needed.

The Next Drug Epidemic Is Blue-Raspberry Flavored

Smoke shop employees face moral dilemmas as customers misuse nitrous oxide, prompting them to restrict sales for safety reasons.

Mum of student who died after inhaling laughing gas calls for drug to be made Class A

Ellen Mercer's mother advocates for reclassifying laughing gas as a Class A substance after her daughter's death linked to nitrous oxide use.

Kids Are Huffing Galaxy Gas Until They Get Tremors, Limps and Losing Bowel Control

The rise of flavored nitrous oxide, particularly Galaxy Gas, among youth raises concerns due to addiction and serious side effects. Immediate action is needed.

The Next Drug Epidemic Is Blue-Raspberry Flavored

Smoke shop employees face moral dilemmas as customers misuse nitrous oxide, prompting them to restrict sales for safety reasons.

Mum of student who died after inhaling laughing gas calls for drug to be made Class A

Ellen Mercer's mother advocates for reclassifying laughing gas as a Class A substance after her daughter's death linked to nitrous oxide use.
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L.A. wants to ban using nitrous oxide to get high. But challenges loom

Los Angeles is considering a ban on nitrous oxide sales to minors due to rising concerns over accessibility and health risks.
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Laughing gas: How dangerous is the "balloon drug"? DW 11/26/2024

Nitrous oxide, once considered safe by teens, is now recognized as dangerous, prompting regulations in various countries.

Student died after using two to three big bottles' of laughing gas a day

Long-term use of nitrous oxide can lead to fatal health complications.
Overconsumption of laughing gas may result in severe physical harm and death.

Laughing gas: How dangerous is the "balloon drug"? DW 11/26/2024

Nitrous oxide, once considered safe by teens, is now recognized as dangerous, prompting regulations in various countries.

Student died after using two to three big bottles' of laughing gas a day

Long-term use of nitrous oxide can lead to fatal health complications.
Overconsumption of laughing gas may result in severe physical harm and death.
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Boy jailed for Christmas Eve laughing gas killing

A 17-year-old boy was sentenced to six-and-a-half years for manslaughter after killing Kacey Clarke during a nitrous oxide-fueled argument.

Astrophysicist Surprised to Learn Why Her TikTok on "Galaxy Gas" Was Suddenly Blowing Up

The viral interest in an astrophysics video was misdirected, driven by searches for nitrous oxide rather than actual scientific curiosity.

Six tonnes of laughing gas canisters collected during Notting Hill Carnival clean up

The Notting Hill Carnival led to the collection of 6,000 Nitrous Oxide canisters, a significant reduction from previous years.

Tottenham Hotspur suspend first-team star ahead of Premier League opener against Leicester City

Yves Bissouma suspended for inhaling nitrous oxide, emphasizing player responsibility and consequences of his actions on the team.

Drug dealer first to be jailed for possessing laughing gas after party bags' found

Possession of nitrous oxide can lead to jail time.
Collaboration among law enforcement, prosecution, and changing laws is key to combating drug trafficking.
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How dangerous is laughing gas? DW 06/04/2024

Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is widely available and often underestimated for its potential harm, leading to government regulations and bans to prevent misuse among teenagers.

Laughing gas: How dangerous is the party drug? DW 06/04/2024

Teenagers often underestimate the dangers of nitrous oxide due to its legal availability and lack of warnings.

How dangerous is laughing gas? DW 06/04/2024

Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is widely available and often underestimated for its potential harm, leading to government regulations and bans to prevent misuse among teenagers.

Laughing gas: How dangerous is the party drug? DW 06/04/2024

Teenagers often underestimate the dangers of nitrous oxide due to its legal availability and lack of warnings.
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As nitrous oxide emissions rise, here's how to reduce it

Food production contributes significantly to nitrous oxide emissions, a potent greenhouse gas with long-lasting impacts on climate.
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