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DESCRIPTION Diethyl ether is a highly volatile solvent. Like gasoline, it is a liquid which easily evaporates into a gaseous form and which is also highly flammable/explosive. It was used in the 19th and early 20th centuries as an anesthetic though this is no longer true in the U.S. Though recreational use is quite uncommon, diethyl ether has been used recreationally both orally (liquid) and inhaled (gas). Oral use has historically been in combination with alcohol, to reduce ether's burn in the mouth (see hoffmann's drops). Inhaled it is most commonly used by pouring it onto a rag and inhaling the fumes through the rag. [ Main Ether Vault ] |
Law
Ether is not a scheduled substance in the U.S. It is available in several over-the-counter products, especially for automotive use. However, inhaling automotive grade ether is a bad idea due to contaminents. Medical or research grade ether is difficult to find or acquire.
History
Ether was first discovered in 1275 but was not commonly available until the mid 18th century. Touted for its ability to cause drunkeness (in travelling road shows called 'ether frolics' and as a medicinal cure, it didn't come into popular use as an anesthetic until the late 1800s.
Onset
When inhaled, effects are nearly instantaneous.
Duration
Effects from inhaling diethyl ether are relatively short-lived, though, as with many inhalants, users often repeatedly breathe the fumes over a period of time.
The Experience
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