US EditionParty with gas, play with fire: The dangerous renaissance of ‘whippets’ in the music scene
- In November, 44-year-old Bob Bryar, former drummer for My Chemical Romance, was found dead at his home in Tennessee, according to the Bedford County Medical Examiner's office.
- Bryar's death occurred amidst rising concerns about nitrous oxide use, which has been a part of party culture for centuries and has recently gained popularity through social media platforms like TikTok.
- Three nitrous oxide canisters with inhalation tubing were found near Bryar's body, raising questions about a possible accidental or intentional overdose, though his cause of death was undetermined due to decomposition.
- Councilmember Imelda Padilla stated last year that, "Nitrous oxide is a trending drug that is extremely addictive, harmful, and now more than ever, easily accessible at smoke and tobacco shops across the city," while Ye mentioned using nitrous oxide at the dentist office, and Milo Yiannopoulos claimed Ye was using it constantly.
- Bryar's death and increased visibility of nitrous oxide use have prompted the FDA to issue warnings against inhalation, with harm reduction experts expressing concern that retail bans may not prevent abuse and could lead users to seek unsafe sources, while others suggest this presents an opportunity for more effective public health messaging.
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Party with gas, play with fire: The dangerous renaissance of ‘whippets’ in the music scene
By August Brown, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — In November, Bob Bryar, the 44-year-old former drummer for the emo band My Chemical Romance, was found dead in his Tennessee home. Months later, Bryar’s autopsy raised a possible contributing factor in his death — three canisters of nitrous oxide found next to his corpse, with tubing for inhalation still attached. Nitrous oxide is a common product with medical, industrial and culinary uses, but it…
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