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
📋Quick facts
Also known asAmyl nitrite, Amyl, Rush, Jungle Juice, Liquid Gold, Isobutyl nitrite
CategoryGHB / GBL
Schedule / classLegal to possess (UK, much of EU); Rx-only pharmaceutical amyl in US; regulated variously
AppearanceSmall amber/blue bottles (10–30 mL) of volatile liquid; sold as 'room odorizer', 'leather cleaner', 'video head cleaner'
Street price~$5–$20 per bottle; ~$10–$30 online
Legal statusPossession largely legal (UK, EU, AU); amyl nitrite Rx-only in US but butyl/isobutyl variants sold openly; sales for human consumption banned in some places — sold as 'cleaners'
Last updated2026-09-16
Sources: EMCDDA, NHS, PubMed
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 |
| Cannabis (Weed) | Schedule I | Anxiety, panic attacks, paranoia — especially high-THC strains and concentrates; Impaired memory, coordination and driving ability for hours | ~$10–$20 per gram flower |
| MDMA | Schedule I | Overheating + dehydration (or fatal water intoxication); Serotonin depletion — multi-day comedown | ~$10–$40 per pill |
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.