Reduce your risk of burns, infections, disease, overdose, nutrition problems and dehydration
Jul 21, 2013 Beginner here, Ive managed to get some fishscale and cooked it using spoon method, got a nice yellow blob and waiting for it to dry now. After searching around i found multiple threads saying a straight pipe with some copper from speaker wires rolled into a ball and shoved down my pipe will work best. Maybe, depends on your own personal metobolism, weight and hydration. Drinks lots of water and exercise and you might be ok. Lot of chain pharmacies sell urine test kits to take at home. You can find out for sure if your positive or not. You'll want to keep the tube tilted back at this point, so that your crack doesn't spill on the floor. Go ahead and light your lighter, and run it over the rock a few times to melt it to the brillo. Keep the tube tilted back, just to be safe. Place your lips on the opposite end of the tube.
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You and safer smoking
Smoking any illegal drug is risky because you can never know for sure what's in it or how it was made. But there are also risks involved in how you smoke. Here are some ways to reduce those risks.Before you start...
Know your dealer. It's best to choose someone you feel safe with and who knows about the drugs they sell.
Take vitamins or eat something. You may not feel like eating when high.
Find a buddy. Using alone means no one will be there to help you if you overdose.
Find a safe place. Being relaxed and not in a hurry makes smoking easier and therefore safer.
Bring condoms and lube with you. Stimulant drugs can increase your sex drive.
Clean your hands and your own mouthpiece. Use soap and water or alcohol swabs to wash away germs that could go in your mouth.
To reduce risk...
Start with a small amount. If you don't know how strong the drug is, this can help reduce your risk of overdose.
Use your own mouthpiece or pipe. This will help you avoid getting or spreading infection.
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Use a shatterproof Pyrex pipe. Other pipes can get too hot or give off toxic fumes.
Avoid using broken or cracked pipes. Damaged pipes can lead to burns, cuts and infections.
Drink water, use lip balm and chew gum. These things will help keep your mouthmoist and reduce cracks, blisters and risk of infection.
When preparing to smoke meth...
Make sure the drug is in the right part of the pipe bowl. If necessary, tap pipe gently.
Avoid burning your fingers. Hold the pipe halfway down the stem.
Apply heat to the bowl. Keep the heat source moving around until smoke fills the pipe (so the bowl won't crack).
When preparing to smoke crack...
Use screens instead of Brillo (steel wool). Brillo can break apart and be inhaled, and its coating can make you sick.
Pack five screens into your pipe. This is safest. If you prefer, it's okay to wrap the brass screens completely around the Brillo and use them together as a screen.
Use a wooden push stick. Wood is less likely than metal to damage the pipe.
When smoking...
Inhale slowly. This will help prevent burning your lungs.
Exhale immediately. Holding it in doesn't make the effects stronger—it only hurts the lungs more.
Handle the pipe with care. It'll be hot after using it.
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Signs of overdose
Feels like:
heart is pumping fast
short of breath
hot, sweaty and shaky
chest pain
nausea
faintness
Looks like:
fast or no pulse
fast or no breathing
hot and sweaty skin
confusion, anxiety
unconscious
vomiting
seizures
If someone ODs...
It is important to recognize the early symptoms of an overdose and seek medical assistance.
Try to walk the person around, keep them awake
Roll the person on their side (if unconscious)
Call out for help—do not leave the person
Call (or get someone else to call) 911
Tell paramedics as much as you can
Safer smoking products
Contact the health unit in your community for information about obtaining alcohol swabs, mouthpieces and push sticks. Visit HealthLink BC for locations, www.healthlinkbc.ca.
Getting help
Self-help tools:
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Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service:
1-800-663-1441 (BC)
604-660-9382 (Greater Vancouver)
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