Poppers in Portland, Oregon: Legal Status and Health Warnings

Poppers (alkyl nitrites) are illegal to sell, possess, or use in the United States under federal law.

• Classified as a controlled substance analogue when marketed for recreational inhalation.
• FDA warns of serious risks: methemoglobinemia (oxygen deprivation), severe hypotension, retinal damage, immune suppression.
• Products labeled "room odorizer," "leather cleaner," or "video head cleaner" are prosecuted as drug paraphernalia.

Do not attempt to purchase poppers in Portland or anywhere in the U.S. Legal consequences and health dangers are real.

If you or someone you know is using inhalants, contact SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357).