Tag: Poppers Ban
The International Journal of Drug Policy says this "increased harm for men who have sex with men”, and community groups call for the decision to be reversed.
“At this stage, there are no plans to review the classification of alkyl nitrites (poppers) as prescription medicines,” a Ministry of Health spokesperson...
A policy analysis by the International Journal of Drug Policy has found Medsafe’s decision to ban the sale of alkyl nitrites (poppers) in NZ lacked evidence, failed to provide alternative options, and increased harm to men who have sex with men.
In 2020, New Zealand made a significant decision regarding...
The Executive Director of Body Positive, Mark Fisher calls the current situation “confusing.”
There are concerns a black market for amyl nitrite or ‘poppers’ has been created as the current legal status of the substance remains unclear.
Popular among gay men, poppers were in effect banned in New Zealand in early...
Why have poppers been banned in New Zealand? Why haven't our Pride groups fought this? Has homophobia played a part? Long time community activist and social commentator Michael Stevens asks the important questions.
Amyl. Poppers. Rush. Jungle Juice. Leather Cleaner. "Room Deodorizer" (That one always puzzled me in my teens...
