The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has targeted a manufacturer of poppers, an inhalant drug popular for club and sexual activities. Double Scorpio, a manufacturer, halted operations after a reported FDA search and seizure. The FDA has been silent on the issue, as is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Poppers cause immediate euphoria and muscle relaxation but can have serious side effects when ingested or inhaled. They were popular with gay men and have recently gained traction among heterosexuals. A study by Joseph J. Palamar found an increase in reports of serious adverse health events due to poppers. Poppers have faced regulation in the U.S., but they persist in a legal gray area. Recent research has shown a lack of knowledge about poppers among store employees, leading to dangerous misuse. Despite the belief by some, like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., that poppers may cause AIDS, there is no proven causal link. The FDA issued an advisory in 2021 warning against the use of poppers. Poppers have a long history, originating in the 19th century as a medical treatment. The drug has been sold under various brand names in convenience stores but can have severe health consequences.
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