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- Published on: 16 January 2009
- Published on: 16 January 2009Miscellaneous !Dear Editor,Show More
A survey in the North West of England found a rate of 20% self- reported use of "poppers"( inhaled amyl nitrates) among 16 year olds (www.drugscope.org.uk).
In the United Kingdom, amyl nitrite is controlled under the "Medicines Control Act" Although possession is legal supplying may be an offence. Other nitrites are readily available in consumer products such as room odorants and leather cleaner....
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