| Acids Part 2 - Citric Vs VitC |
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| Written by Nigel Brunsdon | |||
| Sunday, 21 October 2007 16:41 | |||
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In a previous article I spoke about the differences between 'bad' acids like lemon juice and good commercially available acids. In this short article I'm going to explain the differences between the two main acids available in needle exchanges to injectors, and what advice we should be giving people who are using them. Citric acidCitric is by far the most commonly used commercial acid, some of this is because some exchanges only stock Citric and some is because to most injectors it's just what they are used to using. As I've already discussed in the previous article , citric is sold in packets containing MORE than enough for a £10 bag of heroin. VitCVitC is ascorbic acid, again like Citric it's sold in packets that have plenty of acid in (both have about enough for 3 bags of heroin) but in the case of VitC the packs have more powder in because it's weaker. Weaker is better?It may seem strange but for once weaker IS better. I've included a small image that I'd use with injectors, this shows that if you don't included enough acid then you don't cook down your gear, then you get a sweet spot whe A solution that's an acid will increase the chances of both vein damage and abscess. Because VitC is weaker the point where you hit the 'sweet spot' is far easier to reach without the solution going over into an acid. For more information on VitC visit the Exchange Supplies site here .
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| Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 March 2009 04:47 |
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