FDA crackdown on poppers prompts rush on popular gay party drug

There has been a rush on Rush and other poppers along Santa Monica Boulevard as the FDA cracks down on the recreational drug, causing a scarcity in stores. Despite being marketed as nail polish remover or incense, poppers contain alkyl nitrite which produces a euphoric effect and has been a staple in gay sex for generations. The recent FDA raid on Double Scorpio has sparked fears of a broader campaign against LGBTQ+ people by the Trump administration, leading to a buying frenzy and concerns about the future availability of the drug.

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