Secrets of poppers – why are they harmful..
Poppers (Poppers) – Sometimes there is not a very correct spelling "Porce" (Popper) is the slang name of a whole group of chemicals – alkylnitrites. This group includes and most often used – amylnitrite, butylnitrite, aluminaries. Amilnitrite, for example, has a long history of safe medical use in the treatment of angina pectoris, as well as this substance is known as an antidote for cyanide poisoning. Poppers are used in inhalation – in other words, they are inhaled. The vast majority of people who regularly use poppers do this to enhance sexual pleasure.
The history of the use of amylnitrite began in the middle of the 19th century – it was used to treat angina pectoris, inhalation of concentrated amylnitrite vapors leads to the relaxation of the muscles surrounding the blood vessels of the body. As a result, pressure decreases, the vessels are filled with a large amount of blood, thereby accelerating the functioning of the heart. Along with this, there is an increase in sexual desire and excitement. Based on this effect of amylnitrite (and other alkylnitrites) and is founded "Effect" Poppers. And the name "Poppers" It comes from amylnitrite, which was produced at the beginning of the 20th century in the United States in small glass ampoules, which, when opened, made a specific cracking sound.
Poppers appeared on sale as a sexual pathogen recently – in the middle of the 20th century, "boom" The popularity of poppers occurred at the end of the century – primarily in the USA and Great Britain. According to surveys conducted in Britain in the late 80s, it turned out – more than 20% of adolescents at the age of 16 tried to have pops, and 5% use them regularly. In more age groups of respondents, the number of consumers of poppers was significantly higher. Surveys of statistics conducted at the same time in the United States testified to the very strong popularity of poppers among the wide populations of the population- they were used by homo- and heterosexual men, women-dancers from nightclubs and business women, thirteen-year-old schoolchildren and elderly couples.
So, the composition of poppers includes alkylnitrites – easily evaporating combustible liquids. Usually they have a yellowish tint, the smell of most poppers resembles the smell of fruits, though many poppers do not smell – it "Remove" During production. Poppers are extremely poisonous when using them inside. Also, the entering the poppers on the mucous membrane of the eyes and skin can cause allergic reactions, and in some cases, even a burn. They are actively oxidized with oxygen and decompose under the influence of direct sunlight, so poppers are usually stored in cool and dark places, for example, in the refrigerator. Before use (inhaling) of the poppers vapor, the bottle is usually heated to room temperature.
The exposure of the poppers begins with the first breath – and the effect of its use lasts from 3 to 10 minutes. The poppers relax the muscles, as a result of which the pressure decreases and the content of blood vessels and the heartbeat increases. Poppers inhalation also relaxes vaginal muscles and anus sphincter. Tactile sensitivity increases, many have a feeling of euphoria, a sense of time is dull – and sexual excitement and desire are enhanced. Experts compare the effect of the use of poppers with narcotic intoxication.
In this regard, discussions about the dangers of poppers and their ban do not stop. Opinions were divided – some (and ordinary consumers of poppers and manufacturers) are unanimously alleged – poppers are absolutely safe, problems can arise only for those who overdo it with doses. But most experts are united in the opinion – spans can be attributed to psychotropic drugs and the consequences of their use are far from harmless. Not only an overdose of poppers can lead to unpleasant consequences for the body – just their regular (and in some cases even periodic) use carries destructive consequences for the human body.
The use of poppers can lead to bronchial asthma arising into respiratory failure, which, in turn, can lead to death;to ulcer and perforations of the nasal septum, as well as chronic rhinitis;chronic dermatitis of the skin and chronic anemia;damage to the walls of blood vessels, which can lead to thrombosis, bleeding and atherosclerosis;an increase in intraocular pressure, which can cause an acute attack of glaucoma;And in men with erection disorders, the use of poppers can lead to impotence. The full list of all diseases, the development of which can be provoked by using poppers, cannot be fitted into the framework of one article. But these are far from the most terrible consequences – after all, when using poppers, it is very difficult to correctly calculate the dose – and an overdose of poppers is extremely dangerous, in many cases it ends in death. It is especially dangerous to take poppers at the same time "Viagra", alcohol, drugs. A number of US states recorded deaths caused by an overdose of poppers. Some people, being in a state of excitement, use poppers to inside – in other words, they drink them. This is deadly – with amylnitrite poisoning, headache, nausea and vomiting is observed, as well as a violation of consciousness – a coma that can lead to death.
Some states have already banned import, sale, distribution and use of poppers. Nevertheless, poppers can be purchased in sex shop – while the seller, as a rule, does not bear any responsibility for the side effects associated with the use of poppers and for the health of the buyer. Unfortunately, poppers are successful with many people who do not understand what harm to their health they cause them to use. Poppers turned into a fashionable component of the subculture of clubs and discos, used there in the form of club drugs. Many people who use drugs such as cocaine and ecstasy inhale poppers to extend euphoria and reduce the consequences of withdrawal syndrome. Although most of those who use poppers use them to increase sexual desire – despite the fact that in sex shop you can purchase safe drugs to increase potency – for example "Viagra" or "Cialis". There is no doubt that over time, the popularity of poppers will come to naught – after all, most people, fortunately, monitor their health and well -being – and will not destroy their body for the short -term effect of sexual excitement.