Poppers
aka: liquid gold, amyl nitrate, rush, locker room, ram, trust,
TNT, rock hard, butyl nitrate
What are they?
Poppers are small bottles of alkyl or amyl nitrites. The chemical
smells like pear drops and is sniffed from the bottle. It is often
sold in sex shops, as it is said to enhance sexual pleasure. They
are used for people suffering from chest pains, as amyl nitrate
dilates blood vessels and allows more blood to get to the heart.
What are the effects?
- When you take a big sniff, the effects are instant and fade
after a couple of minutes.
- You get a head rush.
- Sniffing during sex is said to make orgasms last longer.
- Can make you feel light headed.
- It can give you a massive headache.
- Some people can get a rash around their mouths.
- Poppers act as a muscle relaxant.
What are the risks?
- Poppers are toxic and can kill you if you swallow them.
- Don’t get it on your skin, or it will burn.
- If you have a bad heart, it is dangerous to sniff poppers.
- It is also highly flammable, so be careful if you are smoking.
How much does it cost?
A bottle of poppers costs about £2 - £5.
The Law
Poppers are controlled under the Medicines Act, so anyone found
selling it can be prosecuted, although it is not illegal to use
or possess.
The Law
Staying Safe
- Take care not to use if involved in strenuous physical activity.
- Do not drive or operate machinery under the influence.
- Avoid using poppers if you have heart disease or blood pressure
problems or glaucoma.
- Remember safer sex when using poppers.
- Do not pour down the mouth - only inhale vapours.
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