Louisiana Senate Bills 78 and 98, related to the decriminalization of drug test strips and stiffer penalties for online sales of nitrous oxide, have been sent to Gov. Jeff Landry after sailing ...

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.

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

Michigan saw a 533% leap in nitrous oxide misuse and a 757% increase in related ER visits. Health officials warn of growing neurological and cardiovascular effects.

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

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.

A volunteer from Kent has taken action after noticing an increase in nitrous oxide cannisters being left scattered around the village he has lived in for over 40 years. Nitrous oxide, also known ...

As other Chicagoland towns look to ban the sale of nitrous oxide canisters, city of Park Ridge leaders are eyeing a similar halt. Nitrous oxide — also known as laughing gas — is often used in ...

This Wednesday, the City of Arcata entertained an ordinance that would ban the sale of nitrous oxide in the city. Ordinance 1579 would make it unlawful to sell, offer or otherwise distribute nitrou… ...