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| Nitrites |
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| What It Is |
Nitrite is akyl nitrite called Akyl or butyl nitrite
called Butyl. Nitrites are yellow liquids and smell sweet and fruity when fresh
but like 'sweaty socks' when stale. Amyl nitrite was discovered in 1857 and was
once used as a treatment for angina (a heart condition) due to its ability to
open up the vessels delivering blood to the heart. Butyl nitrite is very
similar to amyl nitrite but produces slightly less potent effects.
When first used as a medicine amyl nitrite came in a small glass capsule
encased in cotton wool. This was crushed between the fingers resulting in a
popping noise - giving the nitrites the street name poppers. |
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| Street Names |
| Nitrites, Poppers, Rush, Amyl / Butyl Nitrite, Liquid
Gold, Ram and Thrust |
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| How It Is Taken |
| Usually sniffed. |
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| What It Does |
Nitrites users experience light headed and giddy
feelings. Users may have feelings of blood rushing to the head, a heat flush
and heightened sensual awareness. The effects last only about a minute and are
unlikely to last more than two. Some users may get a headache, nausea, coughing
and dizziness after use.
There is no evidence that physical dependence
occurs although there is a chance some users may become psychologically
dependent.
Use of nitrites is popular among gays because it is
reported to provide temporary relief of pain caused by anal
penetration. |
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| Medical Uses |
| None |
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