I am in agreement with psychotic...I have snorted and shot my share of drugs...once I learned, for example,that snorting clonazepam is a complete waste of the drug, I still continue to do so sometimes. Typically, these days, I do just chew it up for that minty-fresh taste, but I still like the minty-fresh nasal feeling and drip--even knowing I am wasting the active ingredients--...I believe "nasal fixation" as well as "needle fixation" are as much a part of the rush, albeit psychological...I do have another example that may help to drive home this point--when I used to shoot heroine, and found myself without even a cotton to pound out for a "taste", I would shoot straight water--just to go through the ritual...there was almost always a split second when I pushed down the plunger when the anticipation of a rush made me feel better--calm--like an old friend with a soothing voice. Of course, after that split second, I was back to exactly how I felt before-- physically (I was not high or well), and psychologically, I was worse off, I felt disgusted, ashamed and foolish. The power of the mind can create physical feelings that don't exist--like a moment of serenity and bliss when only water was pushed into my veins...it still amazes me to this day the power the needle holds (and also the "nasal fixation")!! Fortunately, I can say, I don't shoot heroine or anything else anymore, but I do still take pills recreationally, which is a dangerous thing for a recovering heroine junkie; I know this as certainly as I know I have 10 toes...This may sound a little strange, but I am thankful to have experienced many losses, both physical and emotional and been the recipient of negative consequences of my addiction, these serve as a reminder that I do not want to be actively addicted (FOR ME, "actively addicted" means: having to use every day in order to function). I will not state that I have my current drug use "under control" because that is irony...drugs take away control and the desire and/or obsession for them is uncontrollable...I've rambled long enough here...I just found Bluelight by chance tonight and am feeling like engaging in some real conversation--so forgive my extended response.
**Thank you psychotic for your post concerning "nasal fixation". I once had a psychiatrist who specializes in addiction tell me that using a needle is akin to sex...the penetration of needle into skin...I thought it odd but it made perfect sense (at least at the time)...there are probably studies out there that delve into this...but for now, I thought I'd just throw it in as food for thought.