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Can 5 Dose Of Methamphetamine Cause Any Problem?

my buddy just did methamphetamines i'vd for the 1st time and he did 5 shots in 1 day/nite all within probably 8 hours, would there be any kind of swelling of any sort, o and he missed like 5ccs at the end he said he didnt burn much at all. but a slight sting....just wondering about my friends well being
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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Hi,

There would be no swelling if he did not miss the vein. However, taking such a huge amount the very first time can cause severe intoxication and may even cause death. I hope your friend does not repeat this again.

Best wishes.
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Can 5 Dose Of Methamphetamine Cause Any Problem?

Hi, There would be no swelling if he did not miss the vein. However, taking such a huge amount the very first time can cause severe intoxication and may even cause death. I hope your friend does not repeat this again. Best wishes.