Woman, 20, Wanted a ‘Quick Buzz’ from a Popular Party Drug. She Lost the Ability to Walk — and Died 3 Days Later

Amy Louise Leonard spoke out about the dangers of nitrous oxide balloons in her final social media post, warning, “you’ll ...

A look at nitrous oxide's rise in the Commonwealth: Q&A with reporter Stephanie Kuzydym

Courier Journal reporter Stephanie Kuzydym reviewed legislation nationally and spoke with Kentucky legislators, as well as ...
The Times Leader

Nitrous oxide balloons bring charges

PLAINS TWP. – A Philadelphia man was arrested early Wednesday morning and charged with selling balloons to be used to inhale nitrous oxide. Thomas J. McGettigan, 33, was charged with resisting ...

Woman gave 'balloons' drug warning days before death

A young woman posted a warning about the dangers of using "balloons", or nitrous oxide, on social media days before her death ...
Sterling Journal-Advocate

A common sight at concerts, nitrous oxide abuse is soaring, prompting health concerns

Every party needs balloons. These just happen to be filled with laughing gas. “We don’t do it that often. It’s funny for about 30 seconds,” said a concertgoer outside Red Rocks Amphitheatre, who was ...