u/Empty_Pillbox

How long does it usually take for opioid tolerance to drop enough that the effects actually feel strong again?

I've been using morphine for about 3–4 weeks, almost daily. During that time I had a few short breaks, or only used tiny amounts here and there just to get by until I got more. Before this, though, I hadn't used any opioids for literally a year.

I also kind of screwed up the way I started using it again. At first I tried boofing morphine, but I didn't really know what I was doing, so it was basically a waste and I barely felt anything. Then I took it orally a few times, and only twice did I actually get properly high. After that I switched to IV, but I also messed that up because I wasn't preparing/diluting it correctly, so the effects still weren't great, partly because of my mistakes and partly because I built up tolerance pretty quickly.

Now I'm using around 180 mg or a little more, and even that doesn't really give me the effects I'm looking for anymore, even IV.

I'm planning to take a break. Roughly how long would it take before my tolerance drops enough that I'd actually feel it again?

I can't even see the veins in my forearm (and no, I'm not fat). The only place I can hit is my hand. Yesterday I managed to get like 3 shots in, but today, holy fuck... I've stabbed myself all over and still can't find a vein. Ended up covered in blood and still couldn't inject my damn dose. It's so fucking frustrating.

The fucked up part is that when I pull back on the plunger, no blood comes back, but the second I pull the damn needle out, blood starts pouring out like a fucking waterfall.

Eu dissolvo 1 comp de 30mg em 1ml de água, mas sempre fico com metade da solução, por volta de 0.5ml depois de filtrar, e normal ? Pq eu vejo um monte de gente falando que dissolvem 3 comp em 1ml, como isso e possível ? E outra pergunta, é necessário aquecer o líquido antes de filtrar pra misturar melhor ou nem precisa ?

I've got 30mg immediate-release morphine tablets. I dissolve one tablet in 1mL of water, and they dissolve pretty well even without heating. But after I filter it, I always end up with about half the original volume. Is that normal?

It feels like I'm losing some of the drug. I've seen people say they dissolve 3 tablets in just 1mL of water—how is that even possible? What am I doing wrong?

One more question: do I need to heat the tablets at all?

I have a pretty large stash of 30 mg morphine tablets (around 250). I only use 15 mg at a time, and only about 2–3 times a month at most, so this supply will easily last me for years.

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Because of that, I have two questions.

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First, what's the best way to store tablets long-term so they retain as much potency as possible, even after the expiration date?

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Second, for those who prepare tablets for IV, what's the best filtration method? I've seen people recommend regular cotton, cigarette filters, and other options. My main issue is that I feel like I lose a lot of the solution during filtering. I usually dissolve half a tablet in around 2 mL of water, then filter it twice with regular cotton. By the end, I'm left with only about 1 mL. After the first filter the solution already looks clear, so I'm not sure if the second filtration is actually doing anything or if I'm just losing more liquid.

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Curious what people with more experience recommend.

I'm 28, but I've been using drugs since I was 13. I started with weed and acid, messed around with synthetics for a while, stopped those around 15, and stuck mostly to weed until I was 22. That's when I got into opioids, and ever since then it's been an ongoing cycle of pills and trying to fight my way out of it. I've used pregabalin, Xanax, alcohol, and I still struggle with opioids.

At this point, I realize I've spent most of my life high. I genuinely don't know what it's like to live sober, do everyday things sober, or enjoy moments without being on something, because I've almost always been high. I also deal with OCD and depersonalization, which makes everything a lot harder.

The weird part is that despite everything, I'm still physically healthy. I take care of myself, look much younger than I am (people usually think I'm around 19–21), and I'm in a good situation overall. I live in a nice area, have opportunities, and I know I've been lucky in a lot of ways. I know what I need to do, and I know I still have a real chance at having a good life.

But getting out of this cycle is incredibly hard. Opioids are the only thing that gives me something that feels remotely like peace. All I've ever wanted was a normal life: relationships, friendships, a job, hobbies, and to actually be present for it all. Even though it feels like I have "everything" I need to turn things around, I still don't know where to start. I feel trapped in this vicious cycle because, at this point, it's basically all I've ever known.

I have some 10mg instant-release tablets. I'm wondering if I need to filter them before boofing, or does it not really make a difference?