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Contents 1 Drugs 1.1 A Cautionary Note 1.1.1 A warning to those on the streets: 1.2 Breaking Free of Propaganda 1.3 What drugs are the most and least dangerous? 1.4 Making Plans & Not Getting Caught 1.5 Free Dope 1.6 The Stoner Culture 1.7 Buying 1.8 Safe Use / Harm Reduction 1.9 Getting Clean

Drugs

(Check out Cheap Thrills and, Growing Your Own, for more information and ideas)

Despite what D.A.R.E. and other bullshit anti-drug problems tell you, drugs aren't "life-ruining" if you use them the right way. Ultimately, you're the one who should get to choose what risks you're going to take, and you should be able to decide what substances you want in your body and what substances you don't. Some drugs are very dangerous, and others are next to harmless, and it is your responsibility to educate yourself on which ones are which.

A Cautionary Note

Although the revolution is supposed to go hand in hand with drugs, when things get really hard they'll act only as a wasteful distraction. Alcohol and tobacco are used by CorpGov to sedate the populace and drain them of their hard-earned money. No revolutionary should be tied down to a substance that could hinder their capacity to fight. If the government comes down on us, food gardens, not pot gardens, will allow us to continue the fight.

If you do choose to take controlled substances, be wary of their effects and health risks. There's nothing easier for a cop to take down than a strung-out hippie who can't even use his own weaponry. Never go into a large-scale protest under the influence, especially if there may be a chance of things getting messy. Pigs have been known to seek out substance charges at rallies, etc. in an attempt to "thin out the numbers," so it's important that you don't roll to a demonstration carrying anything. There's one exception: if you choose to use civil disobedience as part of a drug war protest. In that case, if you're prepared to deal with the consequences of your actions, toke/sniff/drop your way to reform.

If you use almost anything other than locally grown pot, keep in mind that many drugs come from countries such as Colombia, where much of the cocaine production is under the control of gangs and drug-lords. Many of these drug lords oppress both the poor and the non-corrupt citizens of their respective countries. In recent years (2007), international drug trade has been directly linked to the CIA and other CorpGov organizations.

Drugs can be a tool and they can be a waste of revolutionary effort. Just remember that the law of economics states that everything you do has a marginal cost and benefit. Every time you think of downing some shrooms or dropping a couple tabs of acid, you should weigh the productivity of doing the drugs against starting an underground newspaper, organizing a protest, attending classes, growing food, helping out at communes, passing out literature, planting trees, writing the next best expatriate novel, or traveling on a freight car. The price of that ounce of weed or hit of acid could have fed the homeless guy down the street for two days, or paid for a second-hand college text book. The same cost/benefit principle applies just as easily to any fun activity that costs money and takes time without actively helping the revolution or its brothers/sisters. If you consider violation of the law to be a strike back against the Pig Empire in and of itself (as Abbie did), doing drugs may come with the fringe benefit of being illegal and helping recruit new rebel soldiers.

Drug use can also result in the following undesirable outcomes: chemical addiction, psychological addiction, a hefty fine or jail term, support of multinational conglomerates (by buying pills which were originally purchased by the dealer and not stolen), support of violent foreign drug markets, and inner-city violence (inner city crack and heroin markets tend to be founded upon intimidation and profit at any cost, often resulting in murder to keep the industry secure).

A warning to those on the streets:

Don't use anything intoxicating. If you're trying to live free and stay alive to fight, then it's not the time to mess with your mind. Wait until you're in a truly safe place before using a recreational substance.

Breaking Free of Propaganda

When deciding what drugs you would like to try, it is crucial to do as much research as possible, and to distinguish the true information from the propaganda. A good attitude towards drug information is skepticism: doubt everything you hear about drugs (whether it's good or bad) until you see some hard evidence indicating that the information you're getting is good.

Bad Sources of Drug Info:

• Authority figures and establishment types with a history of lying or manipulation (this means most parents and teachers)
• Drug-worshipers who think a little doobie is the solution to world peace
• Pigs and CorpGov officials (especially the FDA, DEA, FBI, CIA, and customs agents)
• Free-to-edit online wikis (yeah, you heard us)

Good Sources of Drug Info:

• Legit scientists (check their qualifications and methodologies for their studies)
• Long-term, responsible, honest users
• Erowid

Try to collect info from a diverse range of sources. Talk to people who have done the drug, and/or read the stories of people who have done it (a google search or a check in the Erowid vaults should turn some up). Read scientific literature detailing the possible harms/dangers of the drug. Look for articles by people pushing against the drug, and figure out why they are so against it. Investigate all possible symptoms and beneficial effects.

Watch for things that sound too good or too bad to be true. Unfortunately, there is no drug that will instantly cause world peace. Likewise, there is no drug (yet) that automatically ruins your life with no help from you (although there's plenty that can kill you or hook you on the first try, so be careful).

What drugs are the most and least dangerous?

As a general reference, this is a decent list of the relative health dangers of various drugs. It's listed in approximate order from least likely to kill you to most likely to kill you. (Some people may disagree on the specifics, but this should give you somewhat of an idea.) Keep in mind that all of these drugs, can fuck up your baby if done while pregnant, especially speedy and IV drugs, this includes herbs and prescriptions. Keep alcohol consumption below three cans/glasses of beer or wine a week. Don't ruin an innocent person's life. That baby never did anything to you.

Fairly Harmless Drugs (No danger of overdose; but avoid activities with weapons, heavy machines, or motor vehicles)

• Shrooms - low probability of a bad trip
• Salvia - notorious for causing an informative but potentially uncomfortable short trip
• Weed - impossible to OD (you'd pass out first); possible memory loss with many years of heavy use (this effect is reduced by quitting for a period of time); also contains more tar than cigarettes if smoked, but is thought to carry no additional risk of lung cancer
• Mescaline - A naturally occuring psychedelic phenethylamine that can be found in cacti such as peyote, san pedro, and peruvian torch. Very similar to LSD, but with a E-like feel.
• LSD - only due to possible bad tripping is LSD in Moderate Risk but there is no possibility of OD with even largest available doses.
• Nitrous Oxide - Non-addictive short acting dissociative, can lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency if used often without supplimentation.

Moderate Risk Drugs (Use sparingly)

• Caffeine (high dose)- small risk of heart problems (including heart attacks) if you OD and/or have congenital defects
• Tobacco - extremely addictive, increases risk of cancer, lung disease, reduces athletic ability, psychological problems may include justification of antisocial behavior to obtain more drug
• 2C-B - Similar to mescaline.
• LSD - only use if you're comfortable with yourself, your co-trippers and your surroundings (set and setting), no physical danger or overdose possibility ever reported, rarely causes early precipitation of incipient and developing psychiatric problems. (Have a mellow trip-experienced but non-tripping ground control person with comforting items and chill music to help new or bad trippers.) may cause tooth chatter and grinding, have a baby chewy to prevent tooth damage. Do not use when pregnant, can cause contractions.
• Cyclobenzaprine - A weak opiate, can be psychologically addictive, do NOT use within two weeks of a MAOI usage.
• Ecstasy(pure) - a designer phethylamine, contains only MDMA, so it's reasonably safe; risk of heart problems (including heart attacks), don't take too much, don't use it too frequently, and don't drink with it. (Impure) - often cut with various things, such as amphetamines and hallucinogens; placed here, although any unknown impurity carries an unknown risk; be paranoid unless you know that "Ecstasy" is pure MDMA. You can test your pills with chemical reagents (ex. [www.dancesafe.org/testingkits]) which will identify impurities and let you know how safe the Ecstasy is. Causes tooth chatter and grinding, have a baby chewy to prevent tooth damage.
• Cocaine (not crack) - risk of heart problems (including heart attacks), especially if you have congenital defects; perforates your nasal cavities; psychological problems include justification of antisocial behavior to obtain more
• Amphetamines - habit forming, some risk of heart problems (including heart attacks) especially if you overdose/use frequently; effects can vary greatly; psychological problems may include justification of antisocial behavior to obtain more. Causes tooth chatter and grinding, have a baby chewy to prevent tooth damage.
• Ether - inhalation danger from impure mixtures which can damage the airways and lungs, reduces lung capacity and efficiency
• GHB - AKA gamma-hydroxybutyrate, Sodium Oxybate; Xyrem: Gives a buzz just like alcohol but without hangover, good for personal use, but... due to its low dosage effects is also a common date rape drug. After a few hours it is undetectable by drug testing. It has become difficult to determine safe dosage since it was made illegal in 1999. Addiction is similar to alcohol but less damaging to the body.
• Dextromethorphan - AKA DXM, Robotussin, Anticholinergic, often makes user feel they are having heart problems (although this is almost never the case, it's caused quite a few 911 calls.) Anecdotal reports of heavy repeated use causing significant damage.
• Opium - addictive, OD possible but unlikely.
• BZP - dehydration possible (drink plenty of water), serious risk when mixed with alcohol, low chance of serious adverse reactions (palpitations, seizures), some report nausea/vomiting
• Poppy Tea - Addictive, OD possible, be sure to drink only a small amount if new to it and titrate to the desired high.
• 5-MeO-DMT - Similar to DMT, causes muscle twitching and jerking, can lead to very negative feelings.
• DMT - VERY intense hallucinations, difficult on the lungs if smoked, can cause emotional and mental trouble due to overly-intense visuals.
• Alprazolam (Xanax) - Possibly habit-forming, OD possible especially by injection due to filtering and dissolution difficulties.

Harmful Drugs (Body-Fuck Drugs)

• Alcohol - very addictive to some, poisonous in large quantity, can damage your liver over time, may affect growth if consumed when young, relatively easy to consume a lethal amount when drinking hard liquor, known to cause severe psychological problems.
• Ketamine - An addictive dissociative, difficult to quit, risk of heart attack.
• Crack cocaine/Freebase cocaine - fast acting, short lasting, habit forming, significant risk of serious heart problems and lung damage, regular use use often leads to total disregard of health, added danger due to poor street quality and questionable cutting, causes major psychological problems, esp. with repeated use. Causes tooth chatter and grinding, have a baby chewy to prevent tooth damage.
• Methamphetamine - habit forming, risk of heart problems (including heart attacks), nasty side effects (teeth rotting from enamel damage, etc.), causes disregard of personal health, habitual use is very weakening, causes paranoia, changes personality, street quality often quite poor. Causes tooth chatter and grinding, have a baby chewy to prevent tooth damage.
• PCP - easy to OD; long term use leads to severe psychotic episodes; can cause violent personality changes
• Inhalants - (glue, toluene, gasoline, nail polish, etc.), can have significant health impact including death
• Heroin - extremely addictive, easy to fatally overdose since real dose is unknown, IV use carries risk of blood-born diseases such as Hepatitis B or HIV (due to unclean needles)

Making Plans & Not Getting Caught

Once you're sure you want to do a drug (or multiple drugs), you need to go back to the drawing board and research the safest way to trip. This research can take the form of consulting experienced users and reading up on tips. When you feel comfortable with what you know, start making plans. These should include scheduling enough time that you can get home sober, spend the night elsewhere, or at least appear sober when you get home. Getting caught with drugs is not fun.

Tips for not getting caught:

• If you're smoking a drug, wear a jacket and bring body spray or cologne. That way you can make sure the smell's off you.
• If you're smoking pot, bring eyedrops. Red eyes are a dead giveaway.
• If you're doing a psychedelic, have a tripsitter on hand to make sure you don't draw too much attention to yourself.
• Arrange your excuses ahead of time and make sure everyone with you knows what the story is.
• Don't do it around anyone likely to bust you or turn you in.
• Don't bring drugs anywhere you're likely to be searched.
• Don't drive. Ever. Cars are designed for sober people, not people under the influence of a drug.
• If you're in public, don't look like a drug user.
• Look WASPy or like a part of the average CorpGov world, and you'll avoid suspicion.

Free Dope

One of the easiest ways to score is by attending the right kind of parties. Many people will give out substances to those willing to experiment, and others believe that drugs enhance the atmosphere, and thus will hand them out. The more people on something at a party, the more solidarity there is, and the more synchronized the various party experiences are. Plus, it's no fun to smoke alone.

Some people give out drugs because they want something, so be careful. If they're handing out X, coke, or anything else that's expensive, easily tampered with, or addictive, they probably want to hook you. You should recognize this as a ploy and stick to your personal drug plan. They may also want to fuck you literally as well as metaphorically, so don't drink anything from a communal bowl, and don't leave any drinks unattended.

The single easiest way to score free dope is to join the drug culture. This is especially true when you're trying new things, and is most applicable weed. It's an accepted practice that your first toke should be free. Don't mooch though: once you become a regular member of a group, people will start to grumble about you not paying.

The Stoner Culture

In almost every circle of drug users, there is an underground ring of fellow drug users. In many cases with psychedelics like LSD, shrooms, or weed, it's a pretty friendly lot. As long as you act nice to them, chances are they'll be nice to you. Obviously, you will not make many friends in a drug circle if you're vocal about your use to others (nix this if you live in San Fransisco or Amsterdam), act like an idiot when you're high, or mention their name to any law enforcement officer.

It's best never to approach a person (even if you know they're a dealer) asking for drugs if you have never met them. It's recommended that you meet them through a friend or meet them in person (like a casual run-in). The next time you see them, then ask.

Each group of smokers vary differently, but some general substance terms are:

• LSD: Acid, sid
• Ecstasy:: X, E, XTC
• Xanax: Zannies, bars, Z-bars
• Marijuana:
  • High quality: dank, chronic (North America)
  • Low quality: skunk, schwag
  • General: grass, green, bud, skunk (UK), herb, weed, pot, dagga, ganja, reefer, mutta (Europe)
• "to smoke out" - to get someone high with your weed
• "ashed" or "cashed" - only ash left in a bowl
• "bowl" or "piece" - a bowl for smoking marijuana
• "tabs" - tabs of blotter paper soaked with LSD

Buying

Search out a reputable dealer, or ask your friends who's got what. Many educational institutions are thriving drug markets. Ideally you should buy from someone you know well -- but it's your call as to whom to trust for your drugs.

If you're worried about your safety, bring a friend. It might freak out some dealers, but there are some times when it's worth it. Remember to check the quality of the product before you hand over the money. If you're buying from a new source be paranoid and check for impurities and added substances.

Safe Use / Harm Reduction

So now you're using drugs. Maybe only a little, maybe kind of a lot. Either way, it's time to talk about addiction.

Addiction fucking sucks. Life is too sweet to miss out on relationships and activities and radical politics just for drugs, and an addict doesn't do any social movement any good. Besides, drugs are supposed to be a choice, and an addict isn't choosing any more. It's a painful, unhappy lifestyle that you don't want to get yourself into, and once you're in that trap, it's very difficult to get out. Opiates are especially dangerous in this respect. Remember, the only dope worth shooting is George W. Bush.

The first and most important rule of drug use is to stay recreational, and keep in control of your use at all times. Use small quantities, keep an eye on how important your drug use is becoming to you, and strictly monitor yourself for signs of obsession or addiction. It is important to maintain very strict discipline and self control. Try to refrain from drug usage if you feel your control slipping at any time. Remember that you should be the one using the drugs; they shouldn't be using you. Some things to keep an eye out for when is how much you're using, how big of risks you're taking, and whether or not you can have fun without using. Also watch out for upgrading in the strength of the drug.

If someone approaches you with concerns about your drug habits, don't dismiss them as worrying too much. Evaluate yourself to see if there is any grain of truth in what they're saying. If you think they might be right, try taking a break. See how much you miss the drug. See how long you can go without it.

Another important thing to keep in mind is that once the revolution comes, our opposition can use your experience with drugs to discredit you to the public or before a jury. Because of this, unless you don't give a shit about jail terms or your reputation, you'd be well advised to keep your drug habits quiet and only share them with people you absolutely trust. CorpGov propaganda has demonized anyone who uses anything they don't sell (alcohol, tobacco, pharms, etc.), so most citizens won't give two shits what's done to someone who's described as "a drug user". Consequently, drug users are usually the first social group to be oppressed.

Getting Clean

Getting off some drugs like heroin is a real pain in the ass, yet others (like acid) you couldn't do day after day even if you wanted to. There are programs out there to help you get clean, check at the hospital, shelter, city clinic, etc. Sometimes you have to go along with someone else's philosophy to stay in the program -- play along if you have to in order to get and stay clean. Remember that every time you try to quit and fail, you make your next attempt that much harder. Once you are clean, stay away from those that do or sell drugs; the drug culture itself can be a hard habit to kick. Be careful what drugs you take for medicinal purposes; ask if they're addictive before the doctor hands them out.