Heroin Injecting UK heroin

[Rio Fantastic]

Hello, I have a couple of questions regarding preparing UK heroin (#3) for injection. I have tried a few times, and only the last time was it even nearly a success. The first few times I didn't register the vein and so I missed it, and last time I thought I had the vein, and got a little rush (was only a tiny amount) but still got skin bubbling a little (much much less than the other times). How do I ensure I get it all into the vein?

Secondly, although I use a syringe full of water to cook up, the final solution is usually less than 1/5th of a needle full. I thought one was supposed to cook up the smack until it was brown and totally clear, and I find I have to heat it a few times, letting it simmer each time, to get all the little floating particles dissolved, but now I think I may be wasting heroin. Is it necessary to heat it till it is totally clear, and if not, how long should you heat it for? Also, how much acetic acid is necessary?

Bear in mind I practice safe injection techniques - I use alcohol swabs, I filter it, etc.

ANY advice at all on the finer points of shooting up would be MUCH MUCH appreciated, thanks!

 

[Myxomatosis]

I'm not familiar with UK heroin and the process of cooking it up, but I can shed some insight as to how I prep/use my stuff.

I get powder which doesn't need to be cooked. I'm unsure what cuts are in your stuff and again I know there are differences in UK/NA heroin. But with the stuff around here, those particles you see that don't dissolve in the solution before adding heat are generally cuts/impurities. I just stir diligently without adding heat, there will be particles in the solution before I draw it up through a filter into the syringe. But I realize UK H requires cooking to some degree (or this is what I've been led to believe at least), so I'm unsure what method to use to ensure you're not drawing up unnecessary cuts. Isn't it generally in freebase form? I'm not sure what extra steps go into prepping that for IV.

As for actually slamming it, why didn't you register the first few times? Many people will register > slam half of their shot > re-register to ensure they're still in the vein > and then slam the rest. Make sure to inject slowly to avoid putting too much stress on the vein and possibly causing the needle to pop out. Missing a shot is definitely something you want to avoid doing, and I urge you to be much more careful/precise for future shots.

Again, I am not familiar with UK H and the process of prepping it 'correctly'..but for my stuff - no heat is required. If you miss a shot, make sure you are taking proper measures to treat it correctly and watching over it to make sure no infection or abscess develops. Typically, a hot compress/massaging the site of the miss will help in aiding it to settle down by bringing red blood cells to the site (I believe).

Obligatory final words: make sure you're using sterile equipment & read over the IV thread/Getting Off Right manual (it only takes a few minutes). My advice on avoiding misses is just to register before the shot, then re-register halfway through the shot. Stop if you notice any swelling/burning sensation upon injecting. Keep an eye on the needle to make sure it doesn't move around too much when registering and as steady of a hand as possible. Good luck & be safe.

Oh and P.S. If you're using a 1cc 100 unit syringe - that is a large difference going from 100 units of water to 20. By cooking it that much you are almost surely allowing things to dissolve in the solution which you don't want to be in there as well as losing heroin. Although pure heroin will dissolve into a relatively tiny amount of water, if you're mixing it with 100 units of water and then cooking it until only 20% is left, I think you are definitely wasting stuff. I don't think that the solution gets more concentrated (or if it does - there is a limit to which it will). Again, with my stuff, it is unnecessary for the solution to be clear. Most of it dissolves in the water without heat, and what's left behind is cut (this is all without heat). There are differences between our heroin though and hopefully I made that clear, maybe someone who is from the UK will come in & help you out a bit more if you don't find the info you're looking for browsing around BL.

 

[Tommyboy]

You know you have to use an acid such as citric acid in order to break it down, correct?

 

[madonit]

Im from uk and By the sounds of it as tommy said it sounds like you are either not using an acid to break it down or your using a bit vinegar with water which will not work. You have to use pure vitimin c powder approximatly 0.05g per 0.1 heroin maybe more. Anymore questions feel free to pm me. Peace

 

[boabbymac]

Im in the UK and am a heroin addict, like has been said above me you arent using enough acid. Ifyou are using vinegar, use only vinegar to cook up then add water to the solution to make it sting less. Remember and leave room for blood. Or if you are using the sachets of vit-c or citric, use just enough to cover it. Everything should dissolve and you should be ready to rock. I dont advise using vinegar.....but needs must when the devil drives