Danger Zone One

The following is an except from REV Magazine, an underground publication that covers alt-politics, independent news, the arts, drug culture, and various counterculture movements. [Article originally published three months ago.]

CONFESSIONS OF A EUPHORIA USER – PART I

Last issue we spoke with “Claire” who gave us an in-depth interview about her experiences with pleasure substances, particularly Euphoria. The article received such positive feedback and reader interest, that we invited Claire back to answer readers’ questions.

Is Euphoria really as strong as they say? I never tried it and was worried it might be too much for me, but I’d really like to experiment with a pleasure drug.

I can’t emphasize this enough—Euphoria is VERY strong. It’s an extremely powerful substance and will definitely be “too much” for a large percentage of people.

If you’ve never tried a pleasure drug before, I would highly recommend starting with something less intense. Aphrosia is a great substitute and, if you enjoy the experience, you can always work your way up.

Aphrosia was my entry into the world of pleasure drugs and it’s what I’d consider to be “beginner friendly.” It’s not weak by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s nowhere near the level of Euphoria.

You described yourself as a “recreational” Euphoria user, but how often do you use it and has the drug had any negative impacts on your life? Would you say you’ve become addicted to it?

I use Euphoria once a week, on either Friday or Saturday night. I usually get a 20ml vial, which will last me a full month. I limit myself to 5ml each week and that’s enough to get the job done. I can’t stress this enough, but a little Euphoria goes a long way. Some users will consume an entire 20ml dose in one sitting—that’s certainly not for me. I know others who only take a few drops and that’s the most they can handle.

It would be disingenuous to say that Euphoria hasn’t impacted my life, and in ways which could be considered negative. I do find sex without Euphoria less satisfying and sometimes avoid intimacy if I’m not using the substance. At various times in a week, I’ll find myself with almost no sex drive, and at random moments I’ll develop a near insatiable lust. In the ten months since I’ve started using Euphoria recreationally, it’s more prevalent and has become a concern. I’ve also noticed that I’ve been building up a tolerance to the 5ml.

And yes, I do believe I am addicted to Euphoria. Over the last year, I’ve experienced increased cravings for Euphoria throughout the week. So far, I’ve been able to restrain those urges, but I can’t predict what it will be like in another year from now.

The truth is, I couldn’t imagine life without Euphoria, and it would be impossible for me to stop cold turkey or consider lowering my weekly intake.

Thank you for your previous interview in REV. It was refreshing to read about someone being so open and candid about their experiences with these substances. There’s a lot of information about Euphoria causing serious heart-related issues. Is that a concern for you and do you believe it’s worth the risk?

Any substance is a potential risk and yes, those issues are genuinely a concern. I plan to have regular heart screenings while using Euphoria—in fact, just had one last month.

It’s always difficult explaining what Euphoria feels like to someone who’s never taken it, because the extreme pleasure it offers can’t faithfully be described in words. But yes, to me, I do find it to be worth the risk.

Danger Zone One. Story by Midnight. Art by Salaiix.