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Old 11-09-2012, 23:15   #677
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Re: Should we 'legalise illegal drugs'? - Poll.

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Originally Posted by susie123 View Post
Amyl nitrate is not a recreational drug. It is a reagent used in organic synthesis and an additive in diesel fuel.

Poppers are various organic nitrites including amyl nitrite. As I said in an earlier post it is also used against cyanide poisoning and is commonly kept available in chemical laboratories in case of this and other emergencies. It is also used to treat heart diseases such as angina as it dilates the coronary arteries, thus improving blood flow to the heart muscle.
Good information Sue. But what effect does Amyl have on the arteries for someone repeatedly taking it for fun?
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