From Washington, D.C.: Families affected by nitrous oxide addiction are advocating for a national ban on retail sales of the substance. Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, has legitimate medical, dental, and culinary uses. However, it has gained popularity as a recreational drug, with its use increasing significantly over the past decade.

The gas is widely available in various stores and online retailers, often packaged in brightly colored canisters. Its recreational use has been linked to deaths and injuries nationwide.

Further information on the proposed legislation and the efforts of these families can be found through InvestigateTV, which has been documenting the issue and its consequences.