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 ...

DA says county seeing increase in ‘whippet’ DUIs

Among the obstacles to curbing the drug's use are retailers and online influencers who promote nitrous oxide products to ...
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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 ...

Beautician, 20, died days after telling mum she'd used nitrous oxide

A talented young make-up artist died just three days after being rushed to hospital and admitting to her mum she'd been using ...