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[[Alkyl nitrites]] (also known as poppers) are a class of volatile liquid substances whose fumes are inhaled for recreational purposes, particularly in preparation for sexual activities.<ref name="MerckManuals">{{Citation | title=Volatile Nitrites - Special Subjects | url=https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/special-subjects/recreational-drugs-and-intoxicants/volatile-nitrites?ruleredirectid=249&qt=&sc=&alt=}}</ref> They are known for producing intense but short-lived muscle relaxing effects that start after about 15 seconds and last for up to 3 minutes. | [[Alkyl nitrites]] (also known as poppers) are a class of volatile liquid substances whose fumes are inhaled for recreational purposes, particularly in preparation for sexual activities.<ref name="MerckManuals">{{Citation | title=Volatile Nitrites - Special Subjects | url=https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/special-subjects/recreational-drugs-and-intoxicants/volatile-nitrites?ruleredirectid=249&qt=&sc=&alt=}}</ref> They are known for producing intense but short-lived muscle relaxing effects that start after about 15 seconds and last for up to 3 minutes. | ||
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Most users tend to be "... adolescents (between the ages of 12 and 17)."{{refn|1=For example, studies on inhalant use in New Zealand showed that "... most of the inhalant abusers are within the 14- to 18-year-old age group"; in the Philippines, the mean age of sniffers was 15; in Korea, a 1992 study showed "86 percent are male and are below the age of 20"; about 3/4 of Singapore inhalant users in a 1987 study were 19 or younger.<ref name="autogenerated1"/>}} | Most users tend to be "... adolescents (between the ages of 12 and 17)."{{refn|1=For example, studies on inhalant use in New Zealand showed that "... most of the inhalant abusers are within the 14- to 18-year-old age group"; in the Philippines, the mean age of sniffers was 15; in Korea, a 1992 study showed "86 percent are male and are below the age of 20"; about 3/4 of Singapore inhalant users in a 1987 study were 19 or younger.<ref name="autogenerated1"/>}} | ||
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===Toxicity and harm potential for | ===Toxicity and harm potential for toxic inhalants=== | ||
'''There is no safe way to consume aerosol sprays, or solvents, as sudden death upon inhalation is always a present risk.''' | '''There is no safe way to consume aerosol sprays, or solvents, as sudden death upon inhalation is always a present risk.''' | ||
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==Toxicity and harm potential== | ==Toxicity and harm potential== | ||
'''This section covers risks general risks for both medical and nonmedical inhalants. For specific risks with nonmedical inhalants, see [[#Toxicity and harm potential for dangerous inhalants|Toxicity and harm potential for | '''This section covers risks general risks for both medical and nonmedical inhalants. For specific risks with nonmedical inhalants, see [[#Toxicity and harm potential for dangerous inhalants|Toxicity and harm potential for toxic inhalants]]''' | ||
It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible use|harm reduction practices]] when using this class of substances. | It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible use|harm reduction practices]] when using this class of substances. | ||