This warning from the FDA comes after the United Kingdom (TADAWUL: 4280) implemented a ban on the recreational use and possession of nitrous oxide in 2023, citing it as a source of nuisance behavior and a health hazard. The ban reflects growing concerns about the substance’s misuse and the associated risks to individuals and communities.

Federal health officials are tracking a rise in injuries tied to the misuse of laughing gas, including some brands sold in colorful, flavored canisters