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With deaths skyrocketing, Congressman calls for ban on retail nitrous oxide sales
A California congressman is advocating for a federal ban on retail nitrous oxide sales after a 2025 study revealed a 500% increase in nitrous-related deaths between 2010-2023. The article highlights the case of Robert Howland, a former Air Force member who died from nitrous oxide abuse, emphasizing the drug's widespread availability and lethal consequences.
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