RHCP, I edited your quote length for space, but I wanted you to know I seen your message and wanted to reply to it. I'm open minded, and any advice I can get is welcomed and heard. Surprisingly, I've been injecting drugs, on and off, since 2007. I've just always had that honey hole that never went out on me until about 6 months ago. So, when it comes to other veins and all it entails, I am kind of new. Like you said, I was sure I was just really fucking high and tripping balls, so last night, my first use since that incident, everything went so fine that I didn't even shake. I know that, as cautious as I am, most likely I'll live through the shot. I kept myself from panicking, and I didn't even have chest discomfort. I shook on my first shot because I was so anxious to get it, but after that, it was great. Your advice is spot on, I can tell, so I'll be trying other things you say as well. I've located another good vein I can hit with no tourniquet, and I hate going to a different area because I'm comfortable with how easy I can hit the one, but I will force myself next time. It is powder, as I cannot find or afford crystal, and although it's more trashy, I still like it. A lot of times I can add water and it be completely clear. Other times its obviously dirty, but I take precautions. Anyway, thanks for the advice, sharing your experience so I know more, and taking the time to actually tell me all of that. Really appreciate it. Be safe and have fun!