Harm Reduction First time IMing ketamine and could use advice

[Pugsy]

I understand that IMing street drugs carries some fundamental risk. I had infusions a few months back that saved me from brutal depression, but the effects are wearing off and I can't function while depressed. Boosters are out of the question right now so I'm going this route despite the risks. Here's what I have:

-22 nanometer wheel filters
-bacteriostatic water
-fent strips
-27 gauge, 1 inch and 1.5 inch pokers
-syringes, naturally

Am I missing anything essential here?

Should I be going for the deltoid or ventrogluteal for the site?
I have an idea of the dose range for me and my partner, but is there a kg/mg rule so I can be certain?
I know there's gonna be a tiny amount of fluid, is it safe to heavily cleanse and use a spoon as the container after filtration? If not, what do you recommend?
Injecting myself is gonna be a little awkward, any advice for doing that properly?

Thanks for your wisdom, it's real helpful here.

 

[Shambles]

I’ve always IM’d ket (and anything else I IM) in the thigh muscle. Upper outer quadrant. Never had a problem personally, but obvious warnings apply to IMing anything that isn’t pharm-grade.

The risks are very real and I’ve personally known people who died cos they got careless trying to IM random pills and powders. Take these warnings seriously.

Only time I got in trouble was one time I IM’d ket into the butt muscle. Problem being I couldn’t see the syringe and managed to accidentally inject into an artery. Turned out okay in the end but could’ve been much worse.

Make sure you pull back enough to be 100% sure there is no blood. You need to be able to clearly see what you are doing. Do not inject anywhere you don’t have complete sight and control.

Dose is extremely variable from person to person, tolerance, purity etc. Again, “street” ket is always more risky than vials. Only you can decide if the risks are acceptable to you.

For me, a pretty big guy, 100mg is a decent starting point. But I truly wouldn’t want to guess at doses for others.

IM ket is fukkin godly - far and away the best ROA imo - but please, please be aware of the risks. Sounds like you’re doing everything you can reasonably do to manage those risks, but there is always risk IMing street drugs.

Tread carefully and enjoy if you so choose