Nangs are popular with young people. But are they aware of the serious harms of nitrous oxide?
- Written by Julaine Allan, Professor, Mental Health and Addiction, Rural Health Research Institute, Charles Sturt University
Lenscap Photography/ShutterstockNitrous oxide – also known as laughing gas or nangs – is cheap, widely available and popular among young people.
Yet it often flies under the radar in public health programs and education settings. For example, it’s not included in the drug education curriculum in Australian schools.





