GHB / GBL
Galaxy Gas (Flavored Nitrous)
Street names: Galaxy Gas, Whipped cream chargers (large), Flavored nos, 640g tanks
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⚡What it does
- Same as nitrous — brief euphoria, dissociation, giggling
⚠Key risks
- Same B12-destruction and nerve damage as whippets — larger canisters make heavy use CHEAPER and easier
- Flavored versions marketed AT young people — pastel colors, dessert flavors
- Teen social-media trend — 'Galaxy Gas challenge'
- Oxygen deprivation at heavy sessions
- B12 nerve damage in heavy teen users documented (weak legs, numbness)
✚Overdose signs
- Blue lips (oxygen deprivation)
- Unconsciousness
- Seizures
- B12 deficiency neuropathy (chronic)
📋Quick facts
Also known asGalaxy Gas, Whipped cream chargers (large), Flavored nos, 640g tanks
CategoryGHB / GBL
Schedule / classLegal product (catering); psychoactive sale banned UK 2023; teen-use crackdowns US
AppearanceLarge 500–640g flavored canisters (strawberry, mango, etc.), small 8g chargers, balloons
Street priceLarge canisters $25–$60; 8-pack chargers $15–$25
Legal statusCatering product; UK banned psychoactive sales (2023); US states cracking down on flavored sales to minors
Last updated2026-09-17
Sources: EMCDDA, NIDA, CPSC
Category comparison — GHB / GBL
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Gas (Flavored Nitrous) | Legal product | Same B12-destruction and nerve damage as whippets — larger canisters make heavy use CHEAPER and easier; Flavored versions marketed AT young people — pastel colors, dessert flavors | Large canisters $25–$60 |
| Nitrous Oxide (Whippets / Galaxy Gas) | Legal to possess | VITAMIN B12 DESTRUCTION — the signature harm: inactivates B12, causing progressive numbness, tingling, weakness, and in heavy users PERMANENT nerve damage ('drop foot', inability to walk); Oxygen deprivation — 100% nitrous displaces oxygen; unconsciousness and death | ~$1–$3 per 8g charger |
| Whippets (Whipped Cream Chargers) | Food-grade product — no regulation as drug until abused | Same as nitrous: B12 destruction and nerve damage with regular use; Extremely accessible — sold openly to minors | ~$1–$3 per charger |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Galaxy Gas (Flavored Nitrous) look like?
Large 500–640g flavored canisters (strawberry, mango, etc.), small 8g chargers, balloons
What are the signs of a Galaxy Gas (Flavored Nitrous) overdose?
Blue lips (oxygen deprivation); Unconsciousness; Seizures Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Same B12-destruction and nerve damage as whippets — larger canisters make heavy use CHEAPER and easier Withdrawal can be life-threatening — medical tapering is essential.