Can You Use A Vaporizer To Smoke Crack

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Clean the device at least every three days. Use a soft brush or clean cloth to scrub the inside of the water tank. If cleaning directions were not included, you can use three percent hydrogen peroxide to clean the humidifier or vaporizer. If you use soap or another cleaning or germ-killing product, be sure to rinse the device thoroughly. Finding the right vaporizer is key here. You see vaping with dabs isn't particularly difficult in and of itself, but you do need the right tools for the job. Let's face it, you don't use a toothbrush to paint a fence. When choosing a vaporizer, you have to make sure it has the right heating element, more commonly known as the atomizer. You will, however, have to move around a bit, so I guess crack your back, stretch those neck muscles, and take one final hit (or two), then dive right into discovering the niftiest, over the top DIY smoking devices you can make with household items. Also using this technique I can smoke a 0.1gram shard in one lungful when I inhale slowly enough and do this technique perfectly. If I do two in a row it's better than doing a 0.2shot. The rush isn't better, but the high is.

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Can You Use A Vaporizer To Smoke Crack

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You and safer smoking

Smoking any illegal drug is risky because you can never know for sure what's in it or how it was made. But there are also risks involved in how you smoke. Here are some ways to reduce those risks.

Before you start...

Know your dealer. It's best to choose someone you feel safe with and who knows about the drugs they sell.

Take vitamins or eat something. You may not feel like eating when high.

Find a buddy. Using alone means no one will be there to help you if you overdose.

Find a safe place. Being relaxed and not in a hurry makes smoking easier and therefore safer.

Bring condoms and lube with you. Stimulant drugs can increase your sex drive.

Clean your hands and your own mouthpiece. Use soap and water or alcohol swabs to wash away germs that could go in your mouth.

To reduce risk...

Smoke

Start with a small amount. If you don't know how strong the drug is, this can help reduce your risk of overdose.

Use your own mouthpiece or pipe. This will help you avoid getting or spreading infection.

Use a shatterproof Pyrex pipe. Other pipes can get too hot or give off toxic fumes.

Avoid using broken or cracked pipes. Damaged pipes can lead to burns, cuts and infections.

Drink water, use lip balm and chew gum. These things will help keep your mouthmoist and reduce cracks, blisters and risk of infection.

When preparing to smoke meth...

Make sure the drug is in the right part of the pipe bowl. If necessary, tap pipe gently.

Avoid burning your fingers. Hold the pipe halfway down the stem.

Apply heat to the bowl. Keep the heat source moving around until smoke fills the pipe (so the bowl won't crack).

When preparing to smoke crack...

Use screens instead of Brillo (steel wool). Brillo can break apart and be inhaled, and its coating can make you sick.

Pack five screens into your pipe. This is safest. If you prefer, it's okay to wrap the brass screens completely around the Brillo and use them together as a screen.

Use a wooden push stick. Wood is less likely than metal to damage the pipe.

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When smoking...

Inhale slowly. This will help prevent burning your lungs.

Exhale immediately. Holding it in doesn't make the effects stronger—it only hurts the lungs more.

Handle the pipe with care. It'll be hot after using it.

Did you know...?

Eating when you're coming down will help you sleep.

Can You Use A Vaporizer To Smoke Cracked

Signs of overdose

Feels like:

Can You Use A Vaporizer To Smoke Cracking

  • heart is pumping fast

  • short of breath

  • hot, sweaty and shaky

  • chest pain

  • nausea

  • faintness

Looks like:

  • fast or no pulse

  • fast or no breathing

  • hot and sweaty skin

  • confusion, anxiety

  • unconscious

  • vomiting

  • seizures

If someone ODs...

It is important to recognize the early symptoms of an overdose and seek medical assistance.

  • Try to walk the person around, keep them awake

  • Roll the person on their side (if unconscious)

  • Call out for help—do not leave the person

  • Call (or get someone else to call) 911

  • Tell paramedics as much as you can

Safer smoking products

Contact the health unit in your community for information about obtaining alcohol swabs, mouthpieces and push sticks. Visit HealthLink BC for locations, www.healthlinkbc.ca.

Getting help

Self-help tools:

Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service:

  • 1-800-663-1441 (BC)

  • 604-660-9382 (Greater Vancouver)

About the author

The Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research, formerly CARBC, is a member of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information. The institute is dedicated to the study of substance use in support of community-wide efforts aimed at providing all people with access to healthier lives, whether using substances or not. For more, visit www.cisur.ca.