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Crystal Methamphetamine
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» mindset replied on Tue Sep 24, 2002 @ 8:37am |
 Coolness: 52610 | Club Drug Info - Using ‘Crystal’? (Crystal Methamphetamine, crank, speed, Tina)
'Speed' is a term that refers to a family of amphetamines and methamphetamines. They all function as stimulants or 'uppers', and are found in some prescription medications. Crystal methamphetamine is a popular street-drug form of amphetamine. Crystal affects the central nervous system, acting as a psycho-stimulant. It acts on the body to produce a rush of adrenaline, which can increase strength and endurance. Crystal also elevates brain chemicals or neurotransmitters, like dopamine, serotonin, and noreprenephrine. These chemical relate to mood, sexual function, body movement, sleep and sensory perception, and regulation of body temperature and blood pressure. This combination can lead users to feel very confident and alert, to have an elevated mood, feel euphoric, have increased energy, movement, and speech, and decreased appetite. Some gay men also report feeling very sexual on crystal, with a reduction in inhibition and an increase in their ability to have sex for a long period of time. The main risks with ‘crystal’ use are: Dehydration - People on crystal can dance for hours without stopping. In a crowded, hot dance party this can increase your risk for dehydration or overheating. Dependence - A tolerance for crystal builds up very quickly. This means if you use crystal regularly, it will quickly take more and more of the drug to give you the same high. At the same time, crystal is associated with a tough come down period or 'crash' - significant fatigue and depression which can last a few days to a week or more (with longer term or heavy users). Also, for some gay men crystal makes sex more intense and last longer. These factors contribute to a potential for psychological dependence or a habit forming with the drug that makes quitting more difficult. Anecdotally, we’ve heard from experienced users and treatment counselors who work with gay men, that crystal is a drug that is particularly difficult to use recreationally. If you want to use crystal, take extra steps to ensure you do not develop dependence. Learn the signs of developing dependency and strategies you can use to reduce your risk of becoming dependent on the drug. HIV - Research in the United States has shown that gay men who use crystal are at increased risk for HIV. Gay crystal users were either less likely to use a condom when they fuck or were more likely to experience condom breakage while fucking. Route of drug intake. Crystal can be snorted, swallowed, smoked, injected, and placed up the ass. There are risks and benefits to different methods of taking the drug. Learn about your method of choice and act to reduce harms associated with that choice. Amphetamine Psychosis. Chronic use of crystal can lead to severe paranoia or sudden, violent, and irrational behavior. You can use ‘crystal’ and reduce your risk for these harms. Play Safer… Sip a small bottle of water every hour, when you are dancing (about half a litre, or 500 ml). It is better to sip the water slowly over the course of an hour than drink a large amount at one time. Remember: water is an antidote to dehydration and overheating from dancing in a crowded, hot club, not an antidote to crystal. Take breaks from dancing. Chill out in a cool room away from the dance floor. Splash or spray cold water in your face and on the back of your neck — it will cool you down and feel great too! Avoid direct sunlight. Wear a hat and sunscreen, and take time out in the shade. It’s safer to tan or spend lengthy time in the sun when you are not high. If you do use during the day, find ways to keep cool. Cold water over your head, on the back of your neck, in your armpits, and crotch, can feel groovy and cool your body temperature down. If you are going in water, like a tub or pool, make sure others are with you. You can have problems if you drink too much water and do not piss (or sweat if you dance). If you drink water and are not pissing, your piss is dark yellow, or you are not sweating (and dancing), drink Gatorade or other isotonic sports drinks, or a small bottle of water with about a half teaspoon of salt mixed in, or eat salty food. If you still do not piss or your piss remains dark yellow, stop drinking water and seek medical attention. Take smaller amounts of crystal when it’s your first time, or a new supply, or when you’re taking other drugs - like HIV medications. Some users will 'taste test' the drug by taking a small bump to get a sense of its effects. Try to buy from a reliable supplier whose goods you like or your friends have tried. If you don’t have one shop around. Talk to friends who have experience with drugs, and who know a dealer who has been able to get them drugs in the past that did not lead to unwanted or unexpected effects. The gay dance scene has experienced users who are knowledgeable about the drugs, and how to use them more safely. Seek out a more experienced user and ask questions. We need to take care of each other. If anyone tells you drugs are harmless or risk-free, they are lying. Find someone who is well-informed and who is not invested in you using drugs. Eat while on crystal. Crystal reduces your appetite, but also increases your energy output. Even small snacks can help give your body needed energy while you party. Recognize the 'crash' for what it is. You are coming down off a powerful stimulant that has depleted your brain chemicals while leaving you without sleep or food for possibly an extended period of time. Feeling depressed and tired is common and should pass in a few days. Some guys begin to develop a habit with crystal when they use the drug to avoid or minimize the crash, leading to days of binge drug taking. Plan ahead for the crash. Have healthy foods at your home, and eat even if you don't feel hungry. Take vitamin and mineral supplements. Give yourself time to rest and catch up on lost sleep. Replenish lost fluids with water, fruit juices, and isotonic sports drinks - like Gatorade or Powerade. Plan to spend time with a friend doing a low energy activity you enjoy (like watching movies, reading a book, or playing a game) who knows you use crystal and won't judge your depressed mood. Set limits for yourself and plan ahead to stick to them. Decide in advance how much drug you want to take and only buy that amount. This will make it more difficult to use in a binge pattern and could reduce your risk for dependence. When you have used up your crystal for the night, accept the fact that it's your last hit. Reflect on the positives of the experience, and know that you can choose to do crystal again in the future if you want. Some guys treat crystal as a special occasion drug, like for Pride, birthday celebrations, anniversaries, or other occasions that only arise periodically. This is a way of keeping their drug use in check, while still enjoying it. If you have sex on ‘crystal', take steps ahead of time to ensure condom use when you fuck. Fucking without condoms is the way most guys get infected with HIV. Partial fucking without condoms (put your dick in for a little while without a condom, pull out, put on a condom, continue fucking until you cum in the condom) also puts guys at risk for HIV. The bottom is at highest risk for HIV when fucking without a condom, but the top can get infected too. Keep a condom with you. Put condoms out in plain view in your bedroom, at the baths, or wherever you enjoy sex with other guys. Bring a condom out and put it on. You don’t have to talk about it with your sex partners. If you do it, many guys will go along with it without a problem. Use the increased sensuality of the drug to work the condom onto your dick. Use plenty of water-based or silicone lube on both your dick and his ass. Crystal can enable some guys to fuck for a very long time. Check the condom periodically to be sure it hasn't broken, or plan to fuck for short periods of time. Mix your fucking with other sexual play. If you get fucked, put a 'Reality' condom in your ass before you start having sex. 'Reality' is a plastic pouch designed for vaginal sex that can be used in the ass. It's stronger than latex condoms and can be used with any lube. Make sure his dick goes in the pouch and not around it. Some gay men say they can open up their ass when on crystal. Some gay men are more likely to engage in sexual activities they would not engage in while not high. Fisting, butt play with large dildos, or getting fucked by more than one guy at a time can be really hot sex, but can also be risky if you do not slowly work your ass up to larger objects. Crystal may make you want to take it fast. If you have difficulty taking it slow while high you might want to avoid sex that places large objects up your ass, or play with someone not on crystal that has experience with ass play. Otherwise, you risk tearing your ass, developing infections, and increasing your risk for HIV. Remember: Using a condom does not mean you have HIV or he has HIV. Not using a condom does not mean you do not have HIV or he does not have HIV. Using a condom just means you are taking care of yourself, and you are taking care of him — in case one of you has HIV or another sexually transmitted infection. Avoid mixing crystal with alcohol. Alcohol can contribute to dehydration, a potentially serious risk when using crystal and dancing or hanging out in hot dance spaces. Avoid mixing crystal with other stimulants, like ecstasy or cocaine. Your risk for overdose and heart problems is increased. Avoid mixing crystal with Viagra. If you do, reduce the dose of each (1/2 normal dosage). If you get an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours go to an emergency room immediately. An erection longer than 6 hours can lead to permanent damage in your dick and affect your ability to get hard in the future. Avoid mixing crystal with Ritonavir. If you are taking anti-HIV medications, speak with your HIV doctor before you take recreational drugs. You need and deserve an open and honest relationship with your doctor in order to get good quality health care. If you cannot speak to your doctor about your drug use, contact CATIE. CATIE can provide you information about some drug interactions. Avoid mixing crystal with MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Ihibitors), which are often prescribed as anti-depressants. This combination can be fatal. These include Nardil, Parnate, and Marpal. If you are taking anti-depressants, speak with your doctor before you take crystal to find out about the risks of combining the drugs. MAOI’s are different from SSRI (Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), such as Paxil, Zoloft, and Prozac. Avoid crystal if you have a history of heart problems, high blood pressure, aneurysm or stroke, glaucoma, liver or kidney problems, hypoglycemia, or are prone to seizures. If you are unsure, speak with your family doctor. It is important for gay men to have a doctor they are comfortable speaking to about their sexual and recreational lives. You need and deserve good quality health care, and your doctor needs to know what you are doing to provide it. Injecting crystal is the route of intake most likely to lead to overdose. Learn how to inject safely. You can avoid serious health problems that arise through unsafe injection practices. Snorting crystal can damage the lining and cartilage in your nose. If you use crystal regularly, alternate between snorting and swallowing to reduce the impact on your nose. Place a bit of clean water on your hand and snort it up your nose after taking the drug to reduce burning sensations. Smoking crystal may carry an increased risk of dependence. Learn how to recognize when your drug use is becoming a problem or putting you at risk for dependence. Swallowing crystal allows your body to absorb the drug more slowly than snorting or injecting. This will bring the high and the comedown on more gradually. Some people complain about a stomach ache from swallowing crystal, so having a small meal an hour before you take the drug is a good idea. Anecdotally, we’ve heard guys like to take crystal by diluting it with water and injecting it up their butt with a needless syringe. If you use crystal this way, speak to an experienced user, or your doctor, about the health risks. There is concern that serious health complications can arise when crystal is absorbed into your anus and intestines. Amphetamine psychosis will usually subside once crystal use is stopped. If you experience extreme paranoia or engage in violent behavior, seek support. In Toronto, there is Rainbow Services, a drug and alcohol program which provides gay and bisexual men with support to deal with concerns they have about their drug use. |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» AngryChinchilla replied on Tue Sep 24, 2002 @ 1:35pm |
 Coolness: 56125 | meth is dirty!
*takes a trip down memory lane* |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» da_instagatah replied on Tue Sep 24, 2002 @ 8:12pm |
 Coolness: 144295 | meth...ugh. jib. ugh. makes you all paranoid and shit when you smoke it. speed on the other hand... |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» nothingnopenope replied on Tue Sep 24, 2002 @ 9:15pm |
 Coolness: 201290 | Speed is a good drug to take if you want to die |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» El_Presidente replied on Tue Sep 24, 2002 @ 9:46pm |
 Coolness: 299390 | every drug has its purpose, hehe |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» da_instagatah replied on Tue Sep 24, 2002 @ 10:28pm |
| Coolness: 144295 | that they do. and you can die from any drug. just speed is better than some. |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» nothingnopenope replied on Wed Sep 25, 2002 @ 12:05am |
| Coolness: 201290 | People who do alot of speed look like shit, so maybe the purpose is to make you ugly. |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» El_Presidente replied on Wed Sep 25, 2002 @ 1:48am |
| Coolness: 299390 | and skinny
and sick all the time |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» da_instagatah replied on Wed Sep 25, 2002 @ 9:46am |
| Coolness: 144295 | ya...it makes you sick. |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» Zz.ee.vV replied on Wed Sep 25, 2002 @ 11:26am |
 Coolness: 194090 | mindset is cool for posting this
yet i never used speed and never will natural energy all the way |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» PitaGore replied on Wed Sep 25, 2002 @ 2:57pm |
 Coolness: 471870 | Zeev you rock!!!! |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» AngryChinchilla replied on Wed Sep 25, 2002 @ 5:36pm |
| Coolness: 56125 | it baffles me why people would choose to smoke meth in the first place
"yep, i smoke meth, i like coughing up blood on a daily basis, mmmmmmm crystals cutting up my lungs!" |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» da_instagatah replied on Wed Sep 25, 2002 @ 7:16pm |
| Coolness: 144295 | My boyfriend once knew this chick that was smokin' so much Jib that she was all paranoid holding her teddy bear thinking the FBI was after her. Stupid girl...there's no FBI in Canada...if anything the RCMP would be after her. |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» El_Presidente replied on Wed Sep 25, 2002 @ 7:45pm |
| Coolness: 299390 | yeah the rcmp would throw rocks at her at worse, haha |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» somekid replied on Wed Sep 25, 2002 @ 10:46pm |
 Coolness: 85070 | drugs drugs drugs drugs drugs drugs they can make you thing anything I once thought that all sober people who were not on the roof of *How Hwo*eries at Kitch Express were stupid and didn't know how to live life. And that I should never be sober again. |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» da_instagatah replied on Wed Sep 25, 2002 @ 11:43pm |
| Coolness: 144295 | hey...i was sober and on the roof at kitch express. damn you. nice one, just say where the party was... |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» PaT_ replied on Thu Sep 26, 2002 @ 2:06am |
| Coolness: 116360 | what party *looks the other day*..dow what? what is this crazy tlak...someone band that kind, that some kid... you know, the kid who though life was about abondent building roofs and loud repeaditive music...over, and over and over...untill ian's rents had to go to chruch....was it chruch... *looks at kafwin*.....i need to pee |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» somekid replied on Thu Sep 26, 2002 @ 2:16am |
| Coolness: 85070 | Ok sorry obout the location disclosure, But It think I met you(wisp) at kitch, were you the one that had Noah lying on you when he was realy fucked up and you said that you were strait edge but that you liked HHC noise or something. Damb were is the delete buton. |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» daFTWin replied on Thu Sep 26, 2002 @ 3:29am |
 Coolness: 276500 | on the left next to your post.. cant delete it but you can edit it :D |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» somekid replied on Thu Sep 26, 2002 @ 3:32am |
| Coolness: 85070 | Thanks! |
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