
If you would like help or support related to drug use please visit support for people affected by drugs. Always use fresh equipment and filter the solution into the syringe. Use the smallest needle size possible for the area of injection. Only use citric acid or vitamin C to dissolve crack cocaine. Wash hands and injecting site prior to injection, wipe injection area with a swab.Ĭocaine hydrochloride (cocaine powder) does not require citric acid or vitamin C as it dissolves in water. If injecting cocaine, use less risky areas such as forearms and rotate any injecting sites. Remember when smoking, the effects are intense but short-lived. If smoking cocaine, crush the crack rock into small pieces and smoke using a clean pipe or fresh piece of foil. Advice for people who smoke or inject cocaine Snorting cocaine is less harmful than smoking and injecting. If you’re snorting, grind it down as fine as possible and divide into small lines. Wait at least 1 hour before taking more and avoid mixing with other drugs, including prescribed medications or alcohol.ĭrink small sips of non-alcoholic drinks such as water or isotonic drinks, but don’t exceed 1 pint in 1 hour.Īlways use new snorting equipment and don’t share any, including straws and keys, with others. Start low, go slow and begin with a small test dose. If you're planning to use cocaine alone, let someone know. Make sure you're in a safe environment, ideally with people you trust, when using cocaine.
