POPPERS

Amyl nitrites, what we now know as poppers, originated in the 19th century to treat angina because they improve blood flow to the heart by dilating blood vessels.

However, their use evolved and, by the 1960s and 1970s, poppers had found a new life as a recreational drug.

Amyl nitrites as poppers appeal to a broad range of people for their short-lived rush and feelings of euphoria.

Using poppers is not risk-free. They are associated with various short and and long-term health risks.

Written and designed for anyone who wants to know more about poppers, this double-sided, drug awareness picture card delivers essential facts about poppers, their effects, risks and legal status.