Slang term for
Amyl Nitrite. This
drug (
an inhalant) was most popular during the
disco area, and is still used. It is a
rush drug, and can be used as an antidote for
cyanide poisoning.
It can be bought legally in most
sex shops (sold as '
room deoderizers' or '
incense'), as this drug is often mixed with
sexual activity.
The basic effect is to cause all of the
muscles of the body to
relax, which is why poppers are so popular among gay men -- they make
anal intercourse easier. One of the related effects is
vasodilation, or relaxation of blood vessels. This gives the user a
warm sensation all over the body and causes large amounts of
oxygen-bearing blood to rush through the
brain, thus giving the
user a 'rush.' The increase in oxygen also leads to a sudden
intensification of current
positive emotions, thus increasing one's
lust and
lack of inhibition, encouraging a sense of
raw animal sexuality.
People with
heart problems should not use poppers, and it's widely agreed that people with suppressed
immune systems should avoid them as well. Even if Amyl Nitrite
effects mixes well with
THC, do not forget that all forms of poppers are
highly flammable;
don't use them if you're smoking or have candles nearby.
Also,
n-nitrites are harmful if
swallowed and burn the skin (and
mucous membranes of the nose if you're
not careful).
I particularly enjoy mixing Poppers with
musical activities. Back in
the days,
Jim Morrison would often break a
capsule full of Amyl Nitrite under
Ray Manzarek's nose, just before one of his long
organ* solo. The rush is then just
awesome, coming from both the drug and the music playing.
* No pun intended, silly you.
Source :
http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/inhalants/inhalants_info1.shtml ;
http://leda.lycaeum.org/Chemicals/Amyl_nitrite.389.shtml ;
The Doors ;
my personal experience