are poppers considered drugs
Poppers are a type of drug that are used as an inhalant. They are often made from amyl nitrate or some other type of butyl nitrite such as isobutyl. This type of recreational drug is widely used as a Rave party drug and is often used during sex to intensify orgasms. Poppers is slang for a variety of alkyl nitrites, particularly amyl nitrite. Poppers are available over-the-counter and come in small bottles. Amyl nitrites are generally used in air fresheners and video head cleaners, but are used as a recreational drug to increase sexual arousal. All drugs considered to be party drugs are controlled substances listed in the control schedules maintained by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). A few drugs are most common at dance parties include: 1  Amyl nitrates (butyl nitrate, poppers, rush, hardware, locker room, aroma of man). Poppers are available over-the-counter and come in small bottles. Amyl nitrites are generally used in air fresheners and video head cleaners, but are used as a recreational drug to increase sexual arousal. Poppers used to come in small capsules that popped when they were broken, thus the name poppers.. Party Drugs. All drugs considered to be party drugs are controlled substances listed in the control schedules maintained by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). A few drugs are most common at dance parties include: 1  Amyl nitrates (butyl nitrate, poppers, rush, hardware, locker room, aroma of man). Butyl nitrite is an inhalant drug, known more commonly in recreational use as “poppers”, which refers to one of several chemical compounds known under this name, including other alkyl nitrites. Poppers are available over-the-counter and come in small bottles. Amyl nitrites are generally used in air fresheners and video head cleaners, but are used as a recreational drug to increase sexual arousal. Although poppers are not considered a narcotic in Canada, and possession of alkyl nitrates is not illegal, they are considered a drug and their sale is regulated by the Food and Drug Act. Unauthorized sales of the drug can be punished with jail terms of up to three years and/or fines of up to $5,000. This type of recreational drug is widely used as a Rave party drug and is often used during sex to intensify orgasms. Use is across all age groups and is used by both sexes although in the past it was predominantly considered a gay sex drug. 1 Poppers are considered relatively harmless compared to other drugs, and are not addictive. 2  However they can be enormously dangerous when combined with other medical complications such as glaucoma, anaemia and heart problems.
Yes