Commonly referred to as “poppers,” inhaled nitrites have a long history of abuse. Poppers
are rapid‐onset, short‐acting potent vasodilators that produce a rush characterized by warm …

Early reports of the acquired Immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in homosexual men
suggested that the cause might be related to homosexual life-style practices, including use …

Nitrite inhalants have been commonly abused substances in the United States. Nitrite
inhalants and AIDS was a popular topic in the early 1980s, when the cause of AIDS was not …

PURPOSE: We examined the patterns and correlates of nitrite inhalant use among
adolescents aged 12 to 17 years. METHODS: Study data were drawn from the 2000 and …

NIDA Research Monographs are prepared by the research divisions of the National Institute
on Drug Abuse and published by its Office of Science. The primary objective of the series is …

While the rate of inhalant abuse continues to rise in this country, it remains one of the least
studied or discussed groups of abused substances. This review focuses on the current …

Isobutyl nitrite is a popular recreational drug among both homosexuals and heterosexuals
as it is alleged to enhance sexual pleasure and prolong orgasm. In contrast to the ingestion …

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 …

Introduction Sodium nitrite is an oxidizing agent capable of producing profound
methemoglobinemia. Large quantities of sodium nitrite can be purchased online, and recent …

Nutmeg is a commonly consumed spice. The toxic effects of nutmeg have been purported to
be due mainly to myristicin oil. Prior poison center series of nutmeg exposures show very …