GHB / GBL
Poppers (Alkyl Nitrites)
Street names: Amyl nitrite, Amyl, Rush, Jungle Juice, Liquid Gold, Isobutyl nitrite
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Instant head-rush warmth and euphoria (10–30 seconds)
- Muscle relaxation — especially smooth muscle
- Enhanced skin sensation; disinhibition
- Briefly drops blood pressure, dilates blood vessels
⚠Key risks
- Fatal blood-pressure crash when combined with Viagra/Cialis/Levitra (PDE5 inhibitors) — the classic killer combo
- Methemoglobinemia at heavy/repeated use — blood stops carrying oxygen (blue lips, breathlessness)
- Skin burns around nose/mouth from contact
- Vision damage ('poppers maculopathy') — documented, sometimes permanent
- Headache, fainting, nausea common; rebound blood-pressure spikes
✚Overdose signs
- Blue/gray lips and skin (methemoglobinemia)
- Fainting, extreme dizziness
- Racing heart then collapse
- Breathing difficulty
Category comparison — GHB / GBL
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppers (Alkyl Nitrites) | Legal to possess | Fatal blood-pressure crash when combined with Viagra/Cialis/Levitra (PDE5 inhibitors) — the classic killer combo; Methemoglobinemia at heavy/repeated use — blood stops carrying oxygen (blue lips, breathlessness) | ~$5–$20 per bottle |
| GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) | Schedule I/III | Dose curve is razor-thin — 1 mL too much = coma; Frequent dosing needed (90-min half-life) → dependence and brutal 24/7 withdrawal | ~$5–$20 per dose |
| GHB Liquid | Schedule I | Concentration unknown — strength varies bottle to bottle; Mixing with alcohol frequently fatal | ~$60–$150 per 100 mL |
| GHB Powder | Schedule I | Dissolving errors → misdosing; Hygroscopic powder clumps — uneven concentration | ~$40–$120 per 50 g where found |
| GBL (gamma-butyrolactone) | Schedule I | Stronger and faster than GHB; dosing even more unforgiving; Caustic — burns mouth/esophagus undiluted | ~$50–$150 per liter |
| Nitrous Oxide (Whippets / Galaxy Gas) | Legal to possess | VITAMIN B12 DESTRUCTION — the signature harm: inactivates B12, causing progressive numbness, tingling, weakness, and in heavy users PERMANENT nerve damage ('drop foot', inability to walk); Oxygen deprivation — 100% nitrous displaces oxygen; unconsciousness and death | ~$1–$3 per 8g charger |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Poppers (Alkyl Nitrites) look like?
Small amber/blue bottles (10–30 mL) of volatile liquid; sold as 'room odorizer', 'leather cleaner', 'video head cleaner'
What are the signs of a Poppers (Alkyl Nitrites) overdose?
Blue/gray lips and skin (methemoglobinemia); Fainting, extreme dizziness; Racing heart then collapse Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Fatal blood-pressure crash when combined with Viagra/Cialis/Levitra (PDE5 inhibitors) — the classic killer combo Withdrawal can be life-threatening — medical tapering is essential.