17 results

• 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.

• Galaxy Gas Indicates Class Action Lawsuits Over Nitrous Oxide Canisters Should Be in Same Court

  September 10, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A nitrous oxide manufacturer is asking that two class action lawsuits be combined in a Florida federal court.

• Insurer Denies Coverage for Lawsuit Over Nitrous Oxide Canister Sales

  August 11, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Insurance companies are refusing to cover liability for stores that sell nitrous oxide, saying such injuries are not covered by their policies.

• Nitrous Oxide Overdose Deaths Claimed 1,240 Lives Between 2010 and 2023: Report

  July 31, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that nitrous oxide overdose deaths have increased five-fold in recent years as recreational use, and abuse, has become more widespread among teens and young adults.

• Nitrous Oxide Abuse Crisis Fueled by Youth Marketing and Addictive Designs, Lawsuits Allege

  July 16, 2025

  Russell Maas

  Nitrous oxide lawsuits are rising nationwide as states report increased injuries and deaths from laughing gas abuse, fueled by social media and marketing that promote the drug as a way for teens and young adults to get high.