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Harm Reduction Saving and 'reusing' post-insufflated material

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First of all, I'd prefer to leave the judgement (moral or otherwise) out of this, I know it's gross and I know it's something I would have frowned upon at one point - that's not the issue at hand.

I am a daily user of opioids as well as other drugs (almost all nasally). To make the most of my stash, I try to 'flush' my sinuses with water before consuming more drugs to prevent buildup and enhance absorption. At some point in the past, aware that the material built up right inside my nostrils was not able to enter my sinus cavity / bloodstream and was being wasted, I started picking my nose and saving these large, hardened pieces of (mostly) pill powder. I collect them for a week or two, dehydrate them completely under a hot lamp, crush into a fine power, and re-snort the results when my stash runs out. Presumably, the end result is made up of a small amount of the various active chemicals that I consumed prior, some or a lot of the original drug filler (especially when I've been using pills), and dried organic matter (snot). When I mainly use my pills of choice, the reconstituted material gives me about a third of the subjective high I'd get from the original pills, line-for-line; when I use high-quality heroin, the effect is probably closer to half.

What I'm wondering is, are there any problems that could arise from this or dangers I'm unaware of that extend beyond the excessive insufflation of drugs I'm already partaking in? I would never reveal that I do this to anyone offline, much less share the powder with them, so the spread of disease is not an issue. Also, I do not use needles, nor would I consider smoking this stuff... my curiosity stems more from the fact that nasal mucous filters pathogens in general... and deliberately putting something into my bloodstream that my body previously filtered and denied access to seems like it could be problematic. Anyways, I'd appreciate any input on the matter. Thanks.
 
I'm no dr but I don't think ull have too many problems. Now, if you where to IV this powder, that would be a different issue. I think you'll be fine
 
If you're worried about pathogens, dissolve the "residue" in high-concentration alcohol (I'd use at least 91% isopropyl) and dry it out. That will kill any bacteria, not sure about viruses.
 
It's a bit unusual and a bit gross (but who here isn't - I think that is why most of the people here are here from what I've read and I've read a lot of threads) but I don't think it will kill you. I like the alcohol soak idea for safety sake though I'd wonder if it would dissolve your stash... And, for the record, you're the first person I've heard of doing this though I've known two that will straight up pick their noses and eat it like they're kids. So, well, you're not doing that so I suppose it could be worse.
 
^Hold on...picking your nose and eating it because there is still drugs stuck up in the snot is more gross to you than saving a hardened mix of snot and drugs that accumulated from your post nasal drip, then saving enough over a week to break it down into a new line to snort? I don't see the rationale in that thought at all.
 
I know! It sickens me to actually do the deed mate, but when there's drugs there, and you're already in a compulsive stimulated mindset...
 
I'm opposed to the eating if boogers. It's gross. That being said, if I pull a big blue chunk of oxy outta my nose, there is no mystery as to what's gonna happen to it...
 
I'm opposed to the eating if boogers. It's gross. That being said, if I pull a big blue chunk of oxy outta my nose, there is no mystery as to what's gonna happen to it...

And therein lies the rub! I'm not eating any old standard nose produce! Strictly obvious powders
 
This post sort of reminded me of the 'shes been saving my semen' thread. I think its in the best of bluelight section if you guys wanna check it out.
 
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This post sort of reminded me of the 'shes been saving my semen' thread. I think its in the best of bluelight section if you guys wanna check it out.


Hahaha! Amazing thread! =D

Don't quite think this is at that level, but it's a good'un! %)
 
^Oh boy, that was some messed up stuff, I remember the post, just not what reason she was saving it for?

edit: okay I just searched it up, too ridiculous. Let me just say the oddest culture (invloved in the saving semen thread) in the world, IMO from the stories I have heard/read.
 
I like the alcohol soak idea for safety sake though I'd wonder if it would dissolve your stash...

Back on topic...I wasn't saying to rinse / extract it, rather douse it and dry the whole slurry out, at the very least. I'll admit I had to do that once for something that fell on the floor. Lucky for my nose that was a rather clean floor...that is all.
 
it's not something i would do and i wash out my pill crusher to shoot up the last of my shit it's pretty nasty what your doing and like me washing my crusher it also sounds like a waste
 
It is some what safe to do what you are doing but do not give them to someone else or use others' left overs as this is in fact how intra-nasal disease is spread. Most people think this is a myth but it does in fact happen. such as someone with slightly bleeding nose sharing a dollar bill with another to consume drugs, HIV and HCV can spread in this manner and the manner you describe above.


edit: and please don't take offense but im assuming your sniffing drugs with the wax like abuse-matrix that makes it gum and ball up in your nose, if this is the case I would suggest switching to another drug or using it as prescribed because this same thing used to happen to me and theres no way around it except to do what you're doing (which never crossed my mind) or to just sniff it all the way down which by then it just enters your stomach and is as though you swallowed it any how, which is more than likely how a good 75% of your intra-nasal administration is taking place anyhow, even if your aware of the small nasal membrane lining and its limited reachability you can only do so much until that membrane is "full" so to speak which is likely a very small amount since how small the cavity is the rest just goes into the stomach
 
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