The street drug named "Popper" is actually a nitrite compound, for example, isobutylnitrite or amylnitrite. Nitrites are used in treatment of coronary heart disease to dilate blood vessels. The side-effects are many, especially if the drug is used inappropriately, and include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, flushing of face and neck, palpitation and hypotension. Higher dose will lead to respiratory depression and methemoglobinemia, affecting the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood. Although nitrites are not known to induce physiological addiction, habitual use may lead to psychological dependence and detrimental effect to your sex life.

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