Teens Are Inhaling ‘Galaxy Gas’ to Get High, but What Is It? A new can of nitrous oxide has become a popular inhalant By Cara Lynn Shultz Updated on September 27, 2024 02:38PM EDT ...

Inhaling nitrous oxide from Galaxy Gas products is the latest trend among kids who misuse laughing gas for a quick high. Here’s what parents should know.

Nitrous oxide was the 13th most used drug worldwide, and 22.3% of respondents reported using it, according to the 2021 Global Drug Survey. This is up almost 13% from the previous year.

Grazing-induced reduction of natural nitrous oxide release from continental steppe. Nature, 2010; 464 (7290): 881 DOI: 10.1038/nature08931 ...

Inhaling commercially available nitrous oxide canisters, commonly known as laughing gas, could lead to serious harm or death, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in a warning issued Friday.