Alkyl Nitrite

Name: Alkyl Nitrite

Other Names: Amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite, isobutyl nitrite and poppers.

What it Looks Like: Most commonly comes as a clear, yellowish liquid covered in a thin glass capsule.

How Used: Usually the capsule is broken and the drug is inhaled.

Effect: Relaxes body muscles, dilates blood vessels and increases heart rate. Gives a short-term excitement high. Often used as a sexual enhancer.

Possible noticeable symptoms of use, abuse or withdrawal:

• Decreased judgment
• Flushed skin
• Uncontrolled laughing and hilarity

This page is an overview description of this drug. It is not comprehensive or meticulously researched. This page is intended to provide an introductory overview for those who have no familiarity with the drug.

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