Nitrous Oxide (NOS) Inhalant Information

Nitrous oxide inhalant use, often referred to as "laughing gas," can lead to short-term euphoria but poses significant health risks, including brain damage, asphyxiation, and addiction with repeated abuse. Teens often refer to nitrous oxide as "whippets" because it is commonly inhaled from small canisters used for whipping cream, or sometimes simply "NOS" (short for Nitrous Oxide System). Attached is a one-page resource for parents and caregivers.