POPPER: what is it, types and effects

  • Jul 26, 2021
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Popper: what it is, types and effects

Today drug use is quite common, especially among young people. Although in some cases they can be some pleasure or fun, they usually cause very harmful effects on health. Popper is a drug that is also known as "liquid gold", "bananas", "snappers" or "rush".

It is very common in party settings, being especially popular within the gay community, although at the time it was used as a drug. It is quite cheap and easy to acquire and is ingested by inhalation. It makes the person feel ecstatic and energetic. If you want to know more, in this Psychology-Online article, we give you information about the Popper: what it is, types and effects.

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Index

  1. What is Popper
  2. Popper types
  3. Popper Effects
  4. Medicinal uses of Popper

What is Popper.

What kind of drug is Popper? Popper is a liquid drug containing amyl nitrite that is administered by inhalation. It causes a sudden high and acts as a sexual stimulant. Specifically, it is a psychoactive drug It has harmful effects if ingested on a regular basis. Currently, it is the second most widely used drug after cannabis.

In this article, you will see the classification of drugs according to the WHO and their effects. Read on to learn about the effects of Popper on the human body.

Popper types.

There are multiple types of Poppers. The main ones are the following:

  • Amyl nitrites: It is the oldest and currently one of those with the most powerful effects. Effects take longer to appear but last longer.
  • Pentyl nitrites: they are the best known and the ones that are sold the most. Its rise is more immediate and is a little slower for its effects to wear off.
  • Isopropyl Nitrite: it is the purest Popper formula and it is very powerful.
  • Mixed formula: new types have been created that arise from combining the previous three: butyl nitrite, isoamyl nitrite, isopentyl nitrite, isobutyl nitrite and 2-propyl nitrite.

Popper Effects.

What are the effects of Popper? When inhaled, the effects of the Popper appear very quickly. Let's see what they are:

  • It produces a stimulation in the person and a vasodilator effect. The person feels euphoric and has a high sexual desire.
  • Relax the sphincters, which is why it is also known by the names of "sex drug" and "gay drug". In addition, it favors the erection.
  • High effect, in which control over the body and our behavior is lost.
  • The reaction capacity decreases and the person's language begins to be incoherent. These effects only last 2 or 3 minutes, as opposed to the side effects that it causes.

Sometimes it is mixed with ecstasy or LSD to enhance its effects on the body. All these effects occur because, contrary to widespread myths, they do have effects on the nervous system. In this article, you will find more information about effects of drugs on the nervous system.

Popper side effects

Next, we will see the side effects of Popper:

  • Sickness and vomiting.
  • Headaches.
  • Eye redness.
  • Congestion.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Vasodilation produces hypotension Y tachycardia.
  • When ingested through the nose it causes nosebleeds.
  • May cause loss of consciousness Y diarrhea.
  • Increased aggressiveness.
  • In the long term it can cause damage to the retina irreversible that will cause a loss of vision, as well as erectile dysfunction.
  • If consumed orally, it can cause blindness, brain damage, organ failure and can even be fatal.
  • Another effect that can be caused is the methemoglobinemia, that is to say, that the blood stops carrying oxygen.
  • In the long term you can also develop a allergy to this drug.
  • They cause a great tolerance. In a short time they stop working and more is needed to obtain the desired effects.

Regarding its addiction, it has not been seen to cause withdrawal syndrome, although it can generate some dependency by relating better quality of sexual relations with the consumption of this drug. In this article, we tell you what the types of addictions and their consequences.

Today there are great defenders of this drug since its consumption is not associated with work or family problems as it would happen with a high consumption of alcohol or other types of drugs. However, it is important to take into account all the side effects that it can cause.

Medicinal uses of Popper.

Formerly it was used as a medicine for different types of ailments, such as angina pectoris. However, its use has become less and less due to the risks. At present it is only used for cyanide poisoning.

This article is merely informative, in Psychology-Online we do not have the power to make a diagnosis or recommend a treatment. We invite you to go to a psychologist to treat your particular case.

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References

  • Castaño Pérez, G., Arango Tobón, E., Morales Mesa, S., Rodríguez Bustamante, A., & Montoya Montoya, C. (2013). Risks and consequences of sexual practices in adolescents under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. Cuban Journal of Pediatrics, 85(1), 36-50.
  • Ortiz Castro, A., Meza Mercado, D. M., & Martínez Martínez, R. (2014). Poppers, an emerging drug: results of the Drug Information Reporting System. Mental health, 37(3), 225-231.
  • Sotelo, O. C., Mery, T. M., & Rivero, A. P. (2020). Methemoglobinemia secondary to inhalation of “poppers”: clinical case and literature review: Methemoglobinemia secondary to amyl nitrite inhalation. A case report and literature review. ARS MEDICA Journal of Medical Sciences, 45(2), 33-37.
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