The FDA has issued a warning against using nitrous oxide products, like Galaxy Gas and Baking Bad, as recreational drugs. These products, often appealing to young users due to colorful packaging and viral videos on platforms like TikTok, have raised safety concerns. Reports of adverse health events linked to inhalation of nitrous oxide are increasing, prompting the FDA to caution consumers against any recreational use. The warning highlights the serious health risks, including death, associated with their use, and calls attention to their availability at retail and online stores.
The F.D.A. issued a warning against inhaling nitrous oxide products, citing health risks and the growing trend among teens to misuse these products as recreational drugs.
The F.D.A. stated it's observed an increase in adverse health events related to nitrous oxide inhalation, emphasizing the severe health risks including potential death.
Despite attempts to limit availability, popular social media platforms have showcased widespread use of nitrous oxide products, with viral videos attracting millions of views from teens.
Colorfully packaged nitrous oxide products are easily accessible at major retailers and online platforms, raising concerns about their appeal to children and teenagers.
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