Nitrous oxide
May also be known as:
- Laughing gas
- Nitrous
- Whippets
- Bulbs
- Nangs
What does nitrous oxide look like?
Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It is typically discharged from nitrous gas cartridges (bulbs or whippets) into another object, such as a balloon or directly into the mouth.
More information
Visit the Positive Choices website for detailed information about inhalants.
Drugs A-Z on the Positive Choices website has detailed information about other drugs and alcohol.
Page last updated: 26 Oct 2017