Whippets, or the use of nitrous oxide to get a high, has been happening for decades, but it recently made a resurgence among teens through social media. It started on TikTok when a man in a fast food establishment took a hit from a flavored whipped cream canister called “Galaxy Gas,

Social media platforms like TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) feature videos of teens using Galaxy Gas. One widely viewed video shows a student inhaling the gas in class and collapsing afterward.

Inhaling Galaxy Gas has emerged as a concerning new trend among young people. Videos documenting the trend have made their way to social media through plenty. There are even some rappers appearing to indulge in it as well.

The company named “Galaxy Gas” has gained attention on social media for selling flavored Nitrous Oxide & Whipped Cream Chargers.

Galaxy Gas is a new name for a longtime substance misuse issue, and health experts want parents to know the signs and dangers.