Recreational use of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is an emerging public health concern across the country and in Orange County (OC). While nitrous oxide is traditionally used in medical, automotive or culinary purposes, recent reports and observations indicate a rise in its misuse as an inhalant for short-term euphoric effects.
In response to this growing concern, the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance banning the sale or distribution of nitrous oxide for recreational use. This report is presented to inform a broad range of stakeholders about the issue and the county’s proactive measures to address it. To read, click https://tinyurl.com/HCANitrousOxide. To open a PDF version of the report to download please click here.
