Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas or happy gas, is a colorless, non-flammable gas, with a sweetish odor. It's used in medical and dental procedures as a sedative, relieving anxiety and ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- There's a dangerous new trend for a cheap and easy-to-get high. It's been around for years but it's making a comeback. It's sometimes called whippets or hippie crack or just plain ...

The trend of inhaling nitrous oxide gas to create a feeling of "euphoria" — as stated by the Cleveland Clinic — is nothing new, but that doesn't mean use isn't on the rise. The newest "whippets" for ...