Party with gas, play with fire: the dangerous renaissance of 'whippets' in the music scene

The compound is known colloquially among recreational drug users as “whippets,” "balloons," “hippie crack” or “Galaxy Gas,” has become a deadly and addictive substance to artists ranging from My Chemical Romance to Kanye West and continues to be a party drug of choice in dance clubs and festivals.

Mar 26, 2025 - 03:05
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Party with gas, play with fire: the dangerous renaissance of 'whippets' in the music scene
The compound is known colloquially among recreational drug users as “whippets,” "balloons," “hippie crack” or “Galaxy Gas,” has become a deadly and addictive substance to artists ranging from My Chemical Romance to Kanye West and continues to be a party drug of choice in dance clubs and festivals.