Muscling and Overamping: Chemsex Risks and Medical Emergency
Definition : In the world of chemsex, the pursuit of the fastest and most intense effect leads to increasingly risky consumption methods.
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- Muscling, Overamping, chemsex, intramuscular injection, stimulant overdose, risks, symptoms, medical emergency, HIV, hepatitis
- Topics
- Sexual Health & Prevention
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What are Muscling and Overamping in Chemsex?
In the world of chemsex, the pursuit of the fastest and most intense effect leads to increasingly risky consumption methods. Among them are Muscling, which involves injecting the drug directly into a muscle, and its most dangerous corollary, Overamping, the overdose of stimulants.
What is Muscling and how does it work?
Muscling, or intramuscular injection, is an alternative to ‘slam’ (intravenous injection). Instead of looking for a vein, you inject the needle into a muscle mass, often the buttock or thigh. Drug absorption is slower than intravenous, but faster and more intense than snorting or swallowing. It’s a kind of compromise for those seeking a powerful rush without the difficulty (or fear) of finding a vein.
What are the risks associated with Muscling?
The risks are far from negligible. Poor injection technique can cause hematomas, intense pain, and especially abscesses. An abscess is a localized bacterial infection that can become very serious if left untreated, sometimes requiring surgery. Sharing injection equipment also exposes you to a very high risk of HIV and hepatitis transmission.
What is Overamping and what are its dangers?
Overamping is the term used to describe an overdose of stimulant drugs like 3-MMC, crystal meth, or cocaine. It’s not like an opiate overdose where you fall asleep and don’t wake up. Here, your nervous system goes into total overdrive.
What are the physical symptoms of Overamping?
- Physical: Your heart beats wildly (tachycardia), your body temperature soars (hyperthermia), you may have seizures, chest pain, and a feeling of suffocation.
What are the psychological symptoms of Overamping?
- Psychological: It’s an explosion of paranoia. You feel watched, threatened. You can become agitated, aggressive, confused, and have terrifying hallucinations. You completely lose touch with reality.
What to do in case of Overamping?
An overamping is an absolute medical emergency. The first thing to do is call for help. In the meantime, try to calm the person, cool them down (clothes removed, damp cloth), and place them in a calm, low-stimulation environment. Never leave them alone. The line between an intense trip and an overamping is thin, and crossing it can have fatal consequences.