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Nitrous oxide

Retailers who sell nitrous oxide will face tough new restrictions in SA in a bid to curb the misuse among young people.

The State Government announced it would limit the sale and supply of nitrous oxide canisters — known colloquially as ‘nangs’, ‘whippits’ and ‘bulbs’ — from early next year.