Drugs Information: Alkyl Nitrites

Substance: Alkyl Nitrites

Category: Stimulant

Legal Status
Legal to buy in sex shops for over 18s.

Short-term effects
With nitrites a "rushing" sensation occurs as blood vessels dilate, this is accompanied by enhanced sexual pleasure, possible headaches, vomiting and dermatitis. Excessive use of nitrites can bring on severe vomiting, shock and unconsciousness which has caused fatalities. Tolerance develops, but no reports of withdrawal or dependence.

Long-term effects
Amyl Nitrite, Butyl Nitrate, Poppers, Rush, TNT

Scientific / Trade or Slang Name
Ethanol, Ethyl Alcohol, Booze, alcohol brand names, beers, wines, spirits, liqueurs

Method of use
Vapours inhaled through nose/mouth.

NOTE:
The effect upon the individual of any drug may vary, depending on factors such as the expectations of the user, mood, amount used, the setting, tolerance, and whether it is mixed with other drugs, which can be fatal. Some of the drugs above are synthetic drugs which are produced in unregulated laboratories. As such they are rarely pure and are often altered with a range of toxic and other dangerous agents.