Dossier
Whippets
Coverage of Whippets in the Nexus archive.
- Wiping Whippets: SF considers nitrous oxide sales ban amid reported uptick in use
San Francisco Supervisor Danny Sauter is proposing a ban on the retail sale of nitrous oxide in the city. This follows reports of a significant increase in the use of 'Whippets,' particularly among young people.
- Michigan sees sharp increase in Nitrous Oxide-related emergencies
Michigan is experiencing a sharp rise in emergencies linked to nitrous oxide use. The substance, often referred to as 'whippets,' is being abused by teens and young adults, resulting in increased hospitalizations.