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As concerns rise over the misuse of nitrous oxide, Michigan lawmakers have implemented new regulations to combat the recreational use of this substance. Reports indicate a 132% increase in emergency room visits related to nitrous oxide from 2022 to 2023. Stricter laws, effective June 10, include penalties for the sale of nitrous oxide for recreational purposes and aim to educate the public about the serious health risks associated with its misuse. Community leaders are working to ensure safer environments in light of this growing issue.
- WWJ Newsradio: Michigan has seen a drastic increase in nitrous oxide misuse
- Click on Detroit: Surge in nitrous oxide abuse raises alarming health concerns in Michigan
- CBS News: Michigan laws to regulate whippets goes into effect in June
- Detroit Free Press: Michigan whippet cracker ban signed
- Michigan Senate GOP: Bellino’s nitrous oxide abuse bill signed into law
- Wikipedia: Nitrous oxide
- Google Search: Nitrous oxide misuse
- Google Scholar: Nitrous oxide health risks
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Nitrous oxide
- Google News: Nitrous oxide Michigan
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- WWJ Newsradio: Michigan has seen a drastic increase in nitrous oxide misuse
- Click on Detroit: Surge in nitrous oxide abuse raises alarming health concerns in Michigan
- CBS News: Michigan laws to regulate whippets goes into effect in June
- Detroit Free Press: Michigan whippet cracker ban signed
- Michigan Senate GOP: Bellino’s nitrous oxide abuse bill signed into law
- Wikipedia: Nitrous oxide
- Google Search: Nitrous oxide misuse
- Google Scholar: Nitrous oxide health risks
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Nitrous oxide
- Google News: Nitrous oxide Michigan
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