21 results

• Lawsuit Alleges Nitrous Oxide Use Led to Child’s Death at Dentist

  January 5, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A medical malpractice lawsuit blames the death of a 9-year-old girl on failure to properly monitor her after being placed under anesthesia with nitrous oxide and nine other medications.

• Judge Transfers Galaxy Gas Lawsuits Over Nitrous Oxide Canister Sales to Same Court

  December 29, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Two lawsuits accusing Galaxy Gas of illegally selling and marketing nitrous oxide canisters for recreational use will be handled by the same federal judge in Florida.

• Lawyers in Galaxy Gas Injury Lawsuit Will Meet With Judge on Jan. 9, 2026

  December 12, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Plaintiffs and defendants involved in a Galaxy Gas nitrous oxide lawsuit will meet with a federal judge early next month as the litigation continues to move forward.

• Researchers Find Inhaling Nitrous Oxide May Be Effective Depression Treatment

  December 2, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  U.K. researchers say that nitrous oxide could be used to treat depression, but more research is required into dosage and other factors.

• Case Report Links Inhaled Nitrous Oxide Gas to Pulmonary Embolism Risks

  November 20, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A case report details how a young man's rare pulmonary embolism injuries were likely linked to his recreational nitrous oxide use.

• Canada Recalls Nitrous Oxide Products for Recreational Use Over Fatality Risks

  November 13, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Health Canada pulled nearly a dozen nitrous oxide "cream chargers" from the market for being illegally sold for recreational use.

• Side Effects of Inhaling Nitrous Oxide Linked to Suicide, Psychosis Risks: Study

  November 11, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that recreational nitrous oxide use may increase the risk of psychosis, suicide and other neuropsychiatric disorders.

• Sellers of Nitrous Oxide Canisters Commonly Abused Were Targeted by Sting Operation in Florida

  October 15, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A nitrous oxide undercover operation has led to the arrests of numerous retailers who were allegedly caught selling whippet canisters illegally for recreational use.

• Nitrous Oxide Side Effects Raise Serious Concerns For Those With Psychiatric Disorders: Study

  October 7, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that people dealing with psychiatric disorders may be particularly vulnerable to nitrous oxide use, and call for more screening of patients with depression and ADHD.

• States Move To Ban Nitrous Oxide ‘Whippet’ Sales Amid Rising Youth Addiction and Deaths

  September 19, 2025

  Russell Maas

  As states move to ban nitrous oxide canisters amid rising teen addictions and injuries, government crackdowns may bolster lawsuits claiming companies ignored warning signs.