A common sedative sometimes taken to get high is becoming deadlier. Research out this week finds that annual U.S. deaths caused by nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas or whippits, have sign… [+3437 chars]
Nitrous Oxide Deaths in America Are Surging - Gizmodo
The annual death toll remains low but has risen 500% since 2010, a new study shows.
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