Consumers are warned not to inhale nitrous oxide products, used as a popular recreational drug, from any size canisters, tanks, or chargers.

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.

The FDA is issuing a warning to people not to inhale nitrous oxide -- also known as laughing gas -- in any size canister, tank, or charger for recreational purposes.

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

State health department reports a dramatic increase in emergency cases involving laughing gas, which is legally available but potentially dangerous.

State health officials are warning residents about the significant rise in nitrous oxide-related emergencies in Michigan.

Recreationally, nitrous oxide is widely available and used to induce euphoria, relaxation, and a hallucinogenic state, MDHHS said, adding serious adverse health effects can happen with chronic use.

Emergency medical service responses related to nitrous oxide misuse rose by 553%, and emergency department visits surged by 757% from 2019 to 2023.

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