Poppers

Poppers What are Poppers? What are the Effects? What is a Typical Dose? Be Careful! More Harm Reduction Tips What are poppers? “Poppers” is a slang term for a class of chemicals called “alkyl nitrites” or simply “nitrites.” This class includes multiple unique compounds, including amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite, isobutyl nitrite, isopropyl nitrite, and more. Poppers are very prominent in queer communities, and have long been a part of queer club scenes. Nitrites are used medically for the treatment of angina and other heart conditions. They’re used to dilate blood vessels and allow blood to flow more easily to the heart. Recreationally, poppers are sold in little bottles as...