Laughing gas deaths explode 578% as unregulated “whippits” flood smoke shops, target teens
Nitrous oxide deaths in the U.S. surged 578 percent since 2010, with 156 fatalities in 2023, driven by flavored products marketed to teens and young adults. The gas, legally sold without age restrictions, is often branded with candy-like flavors and cartoonish designs, making it appealing…

