Popping and snorting volatile nitrites: a current fad for getting high

Author(s): Kapp, F. T., Fusaro, G. A., Nelson, E. D., Falck, R. S.

Journal/Book: Am J Psychiatry. 1978; 135: 1216-8.

Abstract: In certain social circles a variety of volatile nitrites are being used extensively to expand creativity, stimulate music appreciation, promote a sense of abandon in dancing, and intensify sexual experience. Soon after amyl nitrite (the prototype of this group) became a prescription drug, legally produced substitutes appeared and were sold as room odorizers. Analyses of eight of these substitutes showed them to contain isomers of butyl or amyl alcohol and a corresponding nitrite. The authors describe the context of use of these products and their desired and adverse effects.

Keyword(s): Amyl Nitrite/adverse effects. Aphrodisiacs. Homosexuality. Human. Neoplasms/chemically induced. Nitrites/adverse effects/metabolism. Nitrosamines/metabolism. Street Drugs. Substance-Related Disorders/psychology

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