Alkyl Nitrites

What is looks like &
how it is taken

Clear or straw-coloured liquid in a small bottleVapour which is breathed in through the mouth or nose from a small bottle or tube

The health risks

Headache, feeling faint, and sick

Regular use can cause skin problems around the mouth and nose

Dangerous for people with anaemia, glaucoma, and breathing or heart problems

If spilled, can burn the skin

May be fatal if swallowed

Mixing Viagra with alkyl nitrates may increase the risk of heart problems