Poppers are a chemical from a group called alkyl nitrates.
Poppers are extremely toxic if swallowed.
They are popular in the rave scene/club culture.
Fumes are inhaled to give a short, intense head high.
Poppers speed up your heart rate and give you a very intense “headrush”.
Poppers can make your skin itch and even burn if you get them on you.
Poppers can cause severe headaches and heart palpitations which is when your heart doesn’t beat in rhythm.
Using poppers puts a strain on your heart and if you have pre-existing heart conditions you should not take poppers.
Poppers can lower your immune system which means you are more likely to become ill or get sick more often.
Poppers should not be mixed with alcohol and other drugs.
Poppers should be sniffed and NEVER swallowed. You can die from swallowing them!
Poppers are highly flammable so don’t use them near any source of fire.
Poppers can make you very dizzy and faint if you sniff too much. If you are using them make sure you are sat down to prevent injuries from falling over.
Poppers can cause burns and irritation if they come into contact with skin. If you get any on your skin you should rinse it immediately with water.