Acids

To dissolve certain water-insoluble drugs, such as brown heroin or freebase cocaine, the addition of an acid is necessary. A sterile acid powder is recommended for these cases.

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The benefits of sterile acid

In the absence of a suitable alternative, people who inject drugs often dissolve heroin or freebase cocaine in lemon juice, vinegar, or other acidic liquids (soda, etc.).

These non-sterile acidifiers can contaminate the product to be injected. Lemon juice in particular is conducive to the development of bacteria and certain fungi, such as Candida albicans yeast.

These fungi can cause serious eye infections (endophthalmitis) that can lead to visual impairment.

Providing people who inject drugs with sterile acid can therefore reduce the risk of infections due to the use of non-sterile acidifiers.

Choosing between citric acid and ascorbic acid

A pH value of 4, which is acidic, is required to dissolve 99.9% of brown heroin.

Injecting acidic products can cause vein damage and irritation. In order to limit these risks, it is important to use as little acid as possible.

Citric acid is more acidic than ascorbic acid. A smaller amount of citric acid is therefore capable of achieving the required pH value as compared to ascorbic acid.

However, ascorbic acid is simpler to use as it is easier to manage the quantities required to achieve the desired pH level, thus better avoiding the overuse of acidifiers. A slight surplus of ascorbic acid is less likely to cause vein damage than a surplus of citric acid.

This is why ascorbic acid should be preferred, as it allows for a larger safety margin in its dosage.

Regardless of the acid used, it is important to use as little as possible to avoid vein damage.

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