Volatile nitrite abusers tend to be young adult males, aged 20-35.
Homosexual males are more likely than heterosexual males to abuse nitrites.
Volatile nitrite products have a reputation among male homosexuals as aphrodisiacs. The search for cofactors in aids, including an analysis of the association of nitrite inhalant abuse and kaposi's sarcoma. Israelstam S, Lambert S, Oki G. Use of isobutyl nitrite as a recreational drug. The deliberate inhalation of volatile substances. Regional cerebral blood flow changes associated with amyl nitrite inhalation.