While parents shout "Gross" and teachers ask "Why?", teens continue to gravitate toward body piercing. But using Ambien to get to SLEEP? How old-school is THAT? More and more people are snorting Ambien to get high by forcing themselves to stay awake and "fight" the effects of the drug. Visit the link to The Association of Professional Piercers at the end of this page for more on safety, age requirements and aftercare. Just an FYI! Impotence can bring out many mental and emotional problems. Nitrates are also found in recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"). Go for quality! If you decide to go ahead with body piercing, avoid bizarre jewelry such as re-engineered paper clips or safety pins. Instead, invest in quality jewelry such as re-engineered paper clips or safety pins..