Recreational use of nitrous oxide — often referred to as whippets or laughing gas — left a 23-year-old with frostbite in his ...

More people are getting addicted to nitrous oxide, which can cause nerve damage, paralysis and even death. The U.S Food and ...

A new report warns of rising misuse of nitrous oxide, highlighting a case where a 23-year-old developed frostbite in his ...

Nitrous oxide also benefits some patients with severe psychiatric disorders, including treatment-resistant depression and bipolar depression. It may also help with anxiety and pain management.

A man who was already intoxicated when he got behind the wheel of a car and began huffing nitrous oxide crashed into a parked ...

29-Year-Old Left Paralyzed by Nitrous Oxide. After Relearning to Walk, She Still Has 'Dead Zones' in Her Brain. Now, Rachel Kelly is warning others that “the 30-second high" from the drug "is ...

“Nitrous oxide gas is a dangerous chemical when it is not administered by a trained professional,” said Dr. Todd Christy, president of the Michigan Dental Association (MDA), in a prepared ...

Nitrous oxide works by inhibiting NMDA receptors in the brain, which play a key role in how our brain processes signals related to pain and memory. When these receptors are blocked, ...

Nitrous oxide is sold under multiple brand names such as Galaxy Gas, MassGass, and Whip-it!, according to the FDA. Village Manager Joe Baber said because of way it can be misused, it’s concerning.

Nitrous oxide is commonly used as a sedative in medicine and in the kitchen to make whipped cream. For years, people have inhaled small canisters called "whippits" to get a brief high.