The compound is known colloquially among recreational drug users as “whippets,” "balloons," “hippie crack” or “Galaxy Gas,” ...

Alabama is one step closer to banning the recreational use of products that contain nitrous oxide. SB 78 was introduced in this legislative session and moved through both chambers pretty fast. The ...

The brand Galaxy Gas comes in a variety of flavors like ... and festival communities for decades. Fans sucking on balloons of nitrous oxide are a common sight outside jam band concerts.

Experts warn of the dangers of the recreational consumption of nitrous oxide among young people, warning that easy access to ...

Locals say catalyst was one young female sharing details of the location on social media, which mobilised teenage boys from ...

Mr Springford saw some in the group were “drinking, doing nitrous oxide balloons”, adding ... on and they were still fighting and doing gas balloons. My daughter is still in hospital.” ...

Recreational use of nitrous oxide canisters like "Whip-it!" can cause temporary and lasting neurological damage.