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• Nitrous Oxide Sales Restrictions Pass California Legislature Amid Growing Abuse Concerns

  September 2, 2026

  Michael Adams

  California lawmakers have unanimously approved restrictions on large nitrous oxide canisters amid growing recreational abuse concerns.

• Amazon Nitrous Oxide Death Lawsuit Set for Trial in December 2027

  August 28, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has scheduled a nitrous oxide wrongful death lawsuit trial against Amazon.com for December 2027.

• Whippet Injuries, Deaths Lead to Bill Seeking to Ban Retail Sale of Nitrous Oxide Canisters

  August 14, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A U.S. congressman wants a national ban on the consumer sale of nitrous oxide, which has been linked to a growing number of addictions, injuries and deaths.

• Flavored Nitrous Oxide Lawsuit Alleges Amazon Canisters Caused Woman’s Death

  May 27, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A wrongful death lawsuit alleges Amazon continued selling flavored nitrous oxide canisters and inhalation accessories to a Georgia mother of three despite clear signs they were being used recreationally, ultimately leading to her death from a pulmonary embolism.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.