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

On Oct. 9, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said her office has seen a notable increase in drivers arrested for driving under the influence of nitrous oxide and that since October ...

It’s called nitrous oxide. You may know it as laughing gas. Dentists use it for pain relief. Others use it for a quick high. You can buy it legally. Social media promotes it, and it’s widely available ...

There is a rise in DUI cases involving nitrous oxide, or "whippets," including three fatalities in San Diego County, the DA's Office said.

Measures to tackle nitrous oxide use among young people and children should be included in the forthcoming national drug ...

Nitrous oxide is known as the chemical compound used in dental procedures to reduce pain. But the FDA is warning of its abuse ...

While nitrous oxide is legal for a variety of purposes ranging from medical to culinary, California has criminalized the recreational use of the drug, which involves inhaling the gas. Statewide, ...

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

The City Council Tuesday gave final approval to ban “nitrous,” joining other Orange County communities cracking down on ...

Irvine City Council members voted against banning the sale of nitrous oxide, also known as whippets, for recreational drug use, while other Orange County cities crack down on the inhalant.

During an 11-month period, the DA filed charges in three fatality cases involving the use, or suspected use, of nitrous oxide. Comparatively, prosecutors filed no nitrous oxide or suspected nitrous ...