New data from the Michigan Poison and Drug Information Center says recreational use of nitrous oxide has risen drastically over the last several years.

Nitrous oxide or "laughing gas" misuse increased by 553% in the same time frame, and emergency department visits increased by 757% from 2019 to 2023, the release said.

MDHHS reports significant rise in emergency incidents linked to nitrous oxide misuse from 2019-2024 in Michigan, highlighting health risks of recreational use.

The recreational use of nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas,” has led to an alarming surge in emergency medical incidents across Michigan, prompting a warning from state health ...

Regulations on nitrous oxide vary across the Tri-State. In Ohio, it is legal to purchase for those over 21, while in Kentucky, it cannot be bought in vape and tobacco stores.

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Health officials are warning residents after a new study revealed a dramatic rise in nitrous oxide misuse, mainly in the metro areas of Michigan.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning Americans about the ever-increasing and potentially deadly recreational use of nitrous oxide products, particularly among young people.

Michigan had a five-fold increase in nitrous oxide-related poisonings and deaths in recent years, prompting a warning from local health officials.

A growing number of young people in Michigan are overdosing on nitrous oxide — a dangerous misuse of the “laughing gas” that dentists use to sedate patients.

Despite warnings from health officials, nitrous oxide is being sold in large, colorful canisters with fruity flavors.

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