Friday, March 22, 2013

Nitrous oxide goes mainstream: Southern California sees surge in quick-and-cheap drug

Associated Press
Authorities say the use of nitrous oxide as a recreational drug has grown from a rave party phenomenon to mainstream use, propelled by the ease of social media to reach young people. They say the drug has spurred fatal car accidents, rapes and teen deaths — all in the name of a temporary high that lasts just a few minutes and costs just a few dollars.