Research and analysis

Alkyl nitrites: ACMD exemption consideration

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs has provided an updated harms assessment of alkyl nitrites.

• From: Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs
• Published: 8 May 2024
• Last updated: 9 August 2024 — See all updates

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In August 2020 the government commissioned the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) to give advice on exempting alkyl nitrites, known as ‘poppers’ from the Psychoactive Substances Act (PSA) 2016.

This report summarises, expands and updates the already existing evidence on use and harms.

The ACMD recommends that alkyl nitrites should be exempted from the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016.

Published 8 May 2024
Last updated 9 August 2024 + show all updates

1. 9 August 2024

   Updated a reference to research by Measham, McCormack, Simmons and Wignall after it was accepted for publication. Added accessible versions of the documents.

2. 8 May 2024

   First published.