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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Planning on dissolving MDMA in your drink? Be aware of the risks as this has been linked with serious medical incidents across the UK. If you are planning on taking MDMA, consider alternative modes of intake and be aware of the signs of drug-related emergency. #GoSlowStayLow #TakeQuarterSipWater

MDMA dissolved in liquid is likely to take effect more quickly than undissolved MDMA - take this into consideration when pacing yourself.
Crystal or pills crushed and poured into liquid may not have fully dissolved, if consumed quickly after mixing.
Putting MDMA in liquid does not weaken your dose - go slow, stay low.
Do not share with others - this will help you assess how much you are taking.

Without testing your MDMA to find out the strength beforehand, you cannot know the actual dose you are dissolving in your drink. Strength of both crystal and pills varies a lot.This means that you cannot accurately dose by volume.
If you do not let it fully dissolve, the sips at the bottom of your drink could be of higher concentration, which could lead you to take MDMA more rapidly than intended, particularly if you finish a drink or use a straw.

Image of cola and MDMA powder.

It can be hard to know if something has fully dissolved. Make sure that it is finely crushed before you dissolve it.
Shake or stir to give it the best chance to dissolve.
Make sure you keep it separate from other drinks consumed around you to avoid accidental spiking, marking the bottle/glass.
Stay hydrated with a non-intoxicating drink to help avoid overconsumption.
Wait at least 90 minutes before considering redosing - add a low dose and give it time.
Avoid mixing MDMA with other drugs.

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Peter Furlong @furlongp.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

It's a cyclic event with the media which actually takes away any legitimacy of drink spiking which is a concern but again at times overplayed with myths of what's used

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Guy Felicella @guyfelicella.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

1/3) I hate to say I told you so … My critics love to tell me: “You can’t compare alcohol to ‘hard drugs.’” YES, ACTUALLY I CAN. (Also, “hard drugs” are not a thing.) The biggest difference between legal drugs (like alcohol) and illegal drugs (like Down, cocaine & meth) is REGULATION.🧵

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Peter Furlong @furlongp.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

RIP John Prescot. Maybe not everyone's cup.of tea but an outspoken and as honest as you will get in a politian from a working class back ground. From a different era. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ce...

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Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott dies aged 86

His family say he died peacefully on Wednesday and was

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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

The Prime Minister should make a statement, immediately, to confirm whether UK missiles have been fired into Russia. Full statement below.

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DDN Magazine @ddnmagazine.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

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