AKA
kix, liquid gold, ram, rock hard, thrust, TNT and chemcal names are alkyl nitrates, amyl nitrate, butyl nitrate and isobutyl nitrates
Poppers factoid Amyl nitrite was discovered in 1857 and used to ease chest pains (angina). It used to come in small glass capsules that were popped open - hence poppers. (Drugscope)
What is it?
Poppers are small bottles filled with liquid chemicals called Alkyl Nitrates. There are three different types of poppers - amyl nitrate, butyl nitrate and isobutyl nitrite. They are sniffed direct from the bottle and have a strong acrid smell. Poppers are often sold in sex shops, clubs and gay bars.
How does it make you feel?
Poppers give you a sudden rush that is all over in a matter of minutes. Some people sniff poppers during sex and say that it keeps the orgasm going longer. On the down side poppers can leave you feeling a bit sick and faint. Some people get bad headaches from it.
What are the health effects?
Don't swallow poppers, it's very poisonous. It is highly flammable. Be very careful if you are soaking a cigarette in poppers which some people like to do. Lighting it can have your eyebrows off. It's best not to use poppers if you are taking Viagra, as the combination can drop your blood pressure beyond a safe point.
The law
Possession of poppers is not illegal but supply could be an offence under the Medicines Act.
Written by Kate Roach
Last updated July 2007
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Timone, 17
i did poppers with a friend after she bought them. to be honest, they aren't all that and the high, although quite good, doesn't last and i felt sick and had a headache afterwards.
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