Basic Harm Reduction tips

• NEVER use alone. When you are taking drugs the effects can be unpredictable. Even drugs from the same batch can affect you differently at different times. Having someone with you to help in an emergency and call for help can be the difference between life and death.

• If you absolutely need to use alone I recommend this hotline . https://neverusealone.com You call them anytime and tell them your location and they stay on the phone while you use. Then they wait till you're done and make sure you are ok. If at anytime you stop responding they will send an ambulance to your location.

• If you are using alone use in a public place so you can be found in an emergency

• Always keep plenty of Narcan (naloxone) on hand. Narcan is an easy to use nasal spray medication that can reverse opiate overdoses (it comes with easy bio follow instructions). It is given out freely by many harm reduction organizations and needle exchanges. I strongly recommend everyone looking up where you can get Narcan from based on your state and obtaining it. Having Narcan on hand in an overdose can make a life or death difference. I advise everyone to carry narcan even people who don’t use. Especially if you have a family member or friend who uses opiates. The only thing to remember is that when you’re overdosing you will not be bale to administer narcan to yourself. So again NEVER USE ALONE

Narcan nasal spray, overdose reversal medication

• Test your drugs before using. Some countries or states may have free lab testing that will tell you the makeup of your drugs, but even if they don’t you can still test for fentanyl and xylazine (a common cut and dangerous tranquilizer) using simple strip tests. (no cost to you we will receive a small commission on purchases made through affiliate links, proceeds will go towards keeping the site running). Remember a negative result does not mean your drugs are safe. No method of drug use is completely safe. There are fentanyl analogs that do not show up on tests and your drugs may contain other harmful cuts.

Fentanyl Test Strip

• Always start slow with a tiny amount to gauge the strength of your drugs. You can always take more later but you can never undo taking too much.

• Do not mix opiates with other drugs, especially alcohol, benzodiazepines, or other sedatives. Mixing drugs can increase the risk of overdose, respiratory depression, and other harmful effects.

• GET CLEAN. If you are tired of using, of all the consequences, or just want to improve your life, getting clean is the and most reliable option to being safe and improving your life.

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