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HARM REDUCTION ULTIMATE GUIDE

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COOK13

Some people want meds to take the unpleasantness away after using methamphetamines. Others
want to take “something” to keep from getting the same reactions before using meth. The wiser
will be the second group. For those of you who know little or nothing about the upkeep of your
body and what meth is doing to it: There is NO magic pill.

Obviously, we can’t cover every condition or medical problem associated with using meth, but we
can give you an essential guide to using the basics of vitamins, minerals and even herbal
supplements that can be used preventatively, during and after use.

We won’t discuss any chemicals that may be found in other sections of Drugs-Forum dealing with
bringing down the high, forcing sleep or in any way induces the body to react in a manner you
might like it to. We are not polyusers and don’t advise doing so. Combining uppers with uppers, or
uppers with downers can become quite dangerous—and that is not Harm Reduction.

The use of meth causes a rapid chemical change in the mind and body, and the body reacts to it
as a toxin, which it is. Our idea is to reduce the damage caused.

Before we start I’d like to notice that PURE methamphetamine is also a very strong factor when
it comes to harm reduction. Best way would be to clean it with anhydrous acetone everytime you
grab a new batch. The cleaning process will be uploaded by me on here soon, although there’s
things like N-ISO which you won’t be able to remove from your meth. BUT if you are interested
in oldschool dope which is ephedrine based, you could check out our bakery. If you care about
the product quality that you use, I’m sure you will be interested about what we got in offer.
🙂
Preparation for a meth session is extremely important. If the body is not ready for this
onslaught, the damage comes on faster and with more force. Two things we might not find in the
medicine cabinet, but more likely the refrigerator, are the essentials you need, in liquid and solid
form.

Keeping the body hydrated is the #1 rule.

What does this mean? Simply making sure we have consumed enough water and metabolites, and
continue to do so, while meth does its thing. Water is the base liquid, but the addition of
metabolites such as potassium and sodium, are critical to maintain your body’s fluid, regulate
blood pressure and heart function. Sports drinks are recommended by many.

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Once meth enters the body, it’s a fight for survival and blood is routed to the organs that
cleanse the body. The blood has to be moving fast—free-flowing—and that means it’s not sticky
and dehydrated. Those organs need to remain healthy to do the job at hand and survive while
doing it.

Eating

A nutritious diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as high protein foods such as red meats
will give your body the majority of vitamins and minerals you need to keep you healthy. Fatty
foods such as French fries and deep-fried cheese sticks do not contain them.

Hydrating and Eating are your 2 top priorities. Besides sleeping of course but isn’t this
obvious?

Now, let’s go see what’s in the medicine cabinet. On the top shelf—the most important one–the
first item is Multivitamins (and minerals). Do you really need them? Do you eat 3 nutritiously
balanced meals a day along with drinking 3, 8-oz. glasses of homogenized milk, including a good
workout regimen in the sun? Most people don’t, and that’s why you need a multivitamin.

Many meth users have asked what kind of a multivitamin they should take. If you research them
on the internet, it seems the ratings on each chart are somewhat dependent on who is sponsoring
the charts of the best. I’ve looked around, read reviews, and come up with two that actually rate
somewhere better than the middle of the charts and aren’t that expensive. Just remember: take
one per day, and only one.

For Men:

Centrum Silver Men 50+

For Woman:

One-A-Day Women
which contains the amount of iron needed for premenopausal women, in addition to the other
essentials you should find in a multi.

While included in the multis, there is one other vitamin that needs to be increased in the meth
users’ diet, as well as those who also smoke cigarettes. It is Vitamin D3. You need vitamin D3 to
properly absorb calcium. Meth leaches the body of calcium and it’s vital you maintain blood
calcium levels. You also need D3 to help your body continue to build strong and healthy bones all
throughout your life. It also can reduce inflammation and hold your immune system in check. The
most natural way the body gets Vitamin D3 is from the sun. Milk is also fortified with Vitamin
D3. But since you didn’t drink your milk and didn’t go outside to exercise in the sun, you really
need these. I take one 5,000I.U. soft gel every day.

The next bottle on the top shelf is Calcium, Magnesium & Zinc. Even though they are already
included in your multi (but only at 25%-30% of daily recommended value for Calcium and
Magnesium), the way meth uses these minerals up, you really need more. Calcium, of course,
builds strong bones, but it also makes muscles move and contract, allows nerves to carry
messages, keeps blood vessels throughout the body healthy, and helpsneurotransmitter release!
If you know and love dopamine, then you know how really important this is. Unless you are on a
heavy fig and rutabaga diet, then you need this supplement.

Magnesium Gluconate

is important for the functioning of your heart, muscles, kidneys, and balancing other nutrients
such as calcium and potassium. It also improves blood pressure. Once you know what the
deficiencies of magnesium cause, you will ask no more questions. They are: anxiety, weak bones,
low energy, weakness, inability to sleep, PMS and hormonal imbalances, irritability, nervousness,
headaches, abnormal heart rhythm, muscle tension, spasms, cramps, and fatigue. Now get this—
one of the biggest complaints we have—TEETH CLENCHING, or Bruxism, is also a Magnesium
deficiency. And it seems the magnesium does a better job resolving it when it has a fresh supply

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of calcium helping it.
Zinc

helps you maintain a healthy immune system and fights infections. (Take note, IV users.) Zinc is
necessary for the functioning of more than 300 different enzymes and plays a vital role in an
enormous number of biological processes.
What a one-two-three knockout punch these guys have. And only two tablets a day will take care
of all these things for just pennies.

Potassium Gluconate

I think I was taking these tablets before meth was invented. Potassium is an electrolyte (along
with sodium), which is why I encourage people to use sports drinks, as they are included. The
potassium helps regulate (lower) blood pressure and heart function. As you know, when using
meth, your blood pressure skyrockets, so why not help curb the possibility of a stroke? As a
matter of fact, there was a Harvard study that showed taking potassium supplements along with
a diuretic (yeah, give me a couple of those potassiums with a cup of coffee), reduced the
incidence of a stroke by 60%. Potassium is what makes our cardiovascular and nervous systems
function. I’ve found it also works with magnesium to prevent cramping, and it aids during the
recuperation part of your meth escapades.
The tablets contain 595mg of potassium, which is slightly more than the potassium found in a
medium-sized banana. Take your pick. Have one of each. But be sure to double that number over
the period of a day. Potassium doesn’t stay in the system for a long time. Oh, and one more very
important thing: potassium is one of the prime movers, along with zinc, in elimination of wastes.
That’s where all of those toxins the body is trying to get rid of are hanging out. And if they hang
out inside of you too long, you become a recipient of toxic buildup—not a good thing.

Those, believe it or not, are your “prepping for meth use” essentials. Food drink and 4 bottles of
vitamins and minerals. And when you look at it, and how complete it really is, it reminds me of
prepping for the flu. You know the invader is coming, and you are prepared.

Before we have a look at the 2nd shelf, let me tell you that the supplements industry brings in
over $60 billion a year. Once some people start taking them, it becomes almost an…addiction.
“Horny Goat Weed sounds good. I think I’ll try that along with the Horsetail Shavegrass.” About
$1,000 later and a cabinet full of supplements, these people realize all they are doing is taking
supplements. They can’t even remember the last time they cooked a meal. So, let’s not get too
carried away and fill the shelf too full.

Another point of view involves human nature. If we make a list of things to take every day that is
too long, because of the hassle and time involved, a lot of people will fall out of the program.
However, if we have simply the essentials that will do the job, the tablets or capsules can be
assembled and swallowed in less than a minute.

My first two personal picks not only are helpful when using meth, but also fulfill a couple of
other needs I have.

The first is L-arginine.

It’s a dietary supplement that produces Nitric Oxide (NO). Nitric Oxide should not be confused
with Nitrous Oxide, the laughing gas. But it’s still a gas and what is does is enter the
bloodstream and drop off these little bubbles on the insides of the vein walls, stretching them
out, making them wider. My primary use is because I have a slight high blood pressure condition,
and it allows the blood to flow smoother. But, if you’re a meth user, too, you might have figured
out it works against vasoconstriction, or tightening of the veins. Many men cope with
vasoconstriction when high. The more meth they use, the tighter the blood vessels, until no more
blood can get through to make an erection. Relief is possible with just a couple of capsules a day,
two times a day. Also, for IV users who have a difficult time finding veins, I have discovered
that as the veins plump a little, they also become more visible in some areas.
The next supplement is HGH Dopa 400

also known as mucuna pruriens (L-DOPA). I don’t bother with the HGH (human growth hormone)
efficacy as it is small, even if true, but the plant material ground up and put in these capsules is
full of L-dopa, a precursor to making dopamine. Now why would anyone want their brains to
produce more dopamine? Besides the fact I’m getting a bit old and maybe the dopamine
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production isn’t as good as it used to be (normal), maybe I just don’t want to run out of dopamine
when I’m high and want to stay that way.
The next couple of bottles contain supplements that are popular, and effective.

Omega-3 fatty acids

Omega-3s are not produced by the body and naturally are derived from eating fish. Research
shows that omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and may help lower risk of chronic diseases
such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. Omega-3 fatty acids are highly concentrated in the
brain and appear to be important for cognitive (brain memory and performance) and behavioral
function. It may also assist in controlling high blood pressure and, in people with Bipolar
disorder, reduce mood swings. Symptoms of omega-3 fatty acid deficiency include fatigue, poor
memory, dry skin, heart problems, mood swings or depression, and poor circulation. Daily dosing
should be based on the amount of EPA (180mg) and DHA (120mg) acids, not total amount of fish
oil.
Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10 vitamin supplement

is naturally made in the body, but sometimes (especially with aging) the necessary levels of this
enzyme-protein that speeds up the rate at which chemical reactions take place in the body, drop
to below what is considered normal. Its main function, however, is as an antioxidant. While many
trials have been run, peer reviews have not been overwhelmingly positive, due to the lack of
further studies. The antioxidant function of CoQ10 appears strongest in reducing neurological
damage or decline, including that of dopamine neurotransmitters. My next door neighbor, who is
80, says this is the closest thing to a miracle drug. Do you want to live that long? My answer is
that I take this stuff. Since it is fat-soluble, I take it at the same time as my Omega-3. Daily
dosage is 200mg-600mg.
At this point in time, I am satisfied with the above list. The dietary regimen that we started off
with, along with these vitamins, minerals and supplements, are really the glue that binds in
keeping our bodies whole, especially for the meth user. They are also the most protective and
restorative additions we can make without breaking the bank.

There are other supplements that seem to be common with meth users. Perhaps the most often
mentioned is melatonin. This is a hormone that is found in all biological organisms, and as such, we
know we produce it ourselves, in the pineal gland from the raw material Tryptophan. Melatonin
regulates our internal clock and maintains the Circadian Rhythm of our body. But we know what
happens when we start using meth. All of a sudden our internal clock is shattered and we are
officially on “Meth Time.” Depending on usage patterns and amounts, we find one Meth Day can
extend itself past 24, 36, 48 hours and even beyond. At some point, the user may decide to end
this prolonged day and get some sleep. But the meth is still active and sleep is hard to arrive.

Melatonin turns off the meth clock and helps reset the body to the biological clock function. It
also promotes sleep and affords the body a long restful period, where deep sleep begins and
allows the body to start healing itself. Taking the recommended tablets returns the body to
normal levels of Melatonin where sleep becomes automatic.

Melatonin is also used by some people along with benzodiazepines; however there is a possibility
of creating a benzo dependency with long term use. (As mentioned earlier, I can’t talk about or
recommend using uppers with uppers or uppers with downers as there sometimes are
consequences that cannot be predicted.) There are also several other chemical interactions with
a supplemental dose of melatonin which can reduce the efficacy of other medications you may be
taking. It was for that reason, I decided not to use melatonin.

If we were to look at the lower level of the ”Meth Medicine Cabinet”, we also might find other
things that might be used. For instance, that bottle ofisopropyl alcohol, which is mostly used to
sterilize any areas of the skin that might be met by an IV needle, a broken piece of a glass pipe
or other minor cuts and scratches. A tube of Hydrocortisone 1% Cream used to treat itching and
small burns, and a tube of Triple Antibiotic Ointment (Neosporin) to be applied on a damaged
area to prevent infection are a couple of great first aid musts. Not to mention only accidents
that happen when doing your drug, think of all of those times you’ve experienced spun out people
pulling things apart, moving things around, falling on their butts and creating minor mayhem.

What’s this bottle? Viagra! For those men who have really serious consequences trying to get
their manhood going while under siege from vasoconstriction, a half-tab of this stuff may do the
trick. The caution is that it’s trying to relax those veins while the norepinephrine release is doing
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just the opposite. There’s a tug-o-war going on here that can stress the body, especially the
heart.

Yohimbe 2000 is over there in the corner. It’s a natural stimulant, what I call “Poor Man’s Meth.”
One of the better features of this herbal product is that it actually acts as a vasodilator, while
still stimulating the body. Yohimbe has been known as an aphrodisiac for centuries, which most
likely has been based on how it stimulates. Let’s say you are all out of your man-made stimulant
but still feel ready to go that extra mile. Using one or two of these capsules may just let you
make it to the finish line. But be careful, as there is a very thin line between being good and
being bad. Too much of this stuff, and the nausea and other bad vibe reactions kick in, simply
spoiling the moment.

Sitting up behind the Yohimbe bottle are a couple of sanitary wrapped prophylactics. They are
there as a reminder that meth users, as a group, become a pretty high percentage of people who
spread STDs, HIV/AIDS, and other infectious diseases along with assorted cooties, which are
not the same as meth bugs.

Below the Meth Medicine Cabinet, there’s a basket full of goodies. Let’s investigate. I see a
couple of toothbrushes, some toothpaste and dental floss. I think we’re onto something! Taking
care of your teeth and mouth are extremely important, whether a meth user or not. But when
meth gets ahold of your mouth, the damage can increase at the speed of light. Next to those
items is a big bottle of ACT Restoring Mouthwash, great for restoring enamel and it helps
mineral recrystallization on the teeth. Next to the ACT is a bottle of Biotene, a mouthwash
specifically made for dry mouth. Meth dries out the mouth and gives you the common “Meth
Mouth.” A dry mouth means bacteria can form, causing ulcerations—mouth sores. Biotene also
comes in gel form, which is designed to keep your mouth from going dry for 6-8 hours. There’s
also a salt shaker and an empty glass. Falling short of the commercial methods, you can always
gargle with warm salt water to kill off the bacteria. Just do it more often.

Recommendations—Good and Bad

Here are a couple of items I have seen people recommend, but they come with some advisories.
There are many of our multivitamins that are also sold individually as Super Paks or under other
marketing names. Let’s take the Vitamin B Complex group as one such item. And I am sure they
have some benefits that your multis don’t have. But the fact remains that they are already in
your multis at 100% Recommended Values. Before proceeding to take the both, and therefore at
least doubling recommended amounts, I would want to research them to see at what level they
become toxic.

Here’s another that I see recommended from time-to-time, and for the life of me I can’t
understand why, except whoever started this trend did not do their homework. L-tyrosine is
abundant in our foods and we get more than enough of it without supplementation. But, it’s also
known to convert to L-dopa. And that’s where the research must have ended. They didn’t read
how it also produces a lot of norepinephrine, that Dark Knight of Vasoconstriction–that bugaboo
of irony created when using meth. But there’s more. It just might be that adding the supplement
puts you over the top and actually shuts down your production of dopamine. That’s what L-
tyrosine can do in larger amounts.

Some people simply cannot eat when high, due to other conditions they may suffer, or their own
body chemistry. There is an alternative in liquid form that you can use to replace the solid food.
Many meth users prefer to use protein shakes, such as Ensure.

Before we end this, let’s talk about dosages. More people than I want to imagine must believe
that if one tablet is good, two must be better. That is not the case. Even vitamins and minerals
have toxic levels. Always read recommended dosages and warning labels on any vitamins, minerals,
supplements, and medicines you may also be taking. As I had to remind a friend one time: taking
too many vitamins is not going to get you high, but it might get you sick.

There’s still more room in the Meth Medicine Cabinet. Maybe you have something you’d like to
recommend. If you have something neat you have discovered and use, then let us know in
comment section. But don’t just name it. Tell us how it helps your body, if there are any
contraindications, and if there are any downsides to using it. You should at least be able to
explain this, since you are using them.

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COMMENT SECTION

Perry Johnston
Works great and over time I expand the supplements I incorporate into my
regiment one at a time for about a month each to see the changes it makes
before expanding to other supplements

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Jilly Bean
Thank you. I wrote all the meds down.

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Jamie
I don’t know if anyone would be interested in this, but I would!! if you could
recommend the best nutrition plan to eat while daily dosing..? I loved how you
mentioned the figs, I love figs I’m going to go buy some haha

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Jamie
And what about probiotics 🤷‍♀️ 😊
Any ideas for hair loss?

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