read the reviews from vendors who've been here a while. shortlist them. search the forum for mentions. check discord and TG groups. grab the COA and see if there's group testing you can join. when you mix it, crystal clear is key. filter if you're still sus. microdose and wait 24 hours. that's about it.
The slowdown near goal weight is almost universal. The closer you get the harder the body defends that last stretch. Needing to go up a dose at that point to keep moving is pretty standard - the equation changes as the gap closes.
The alcohol urge returning as the dose drops is one of the things that catches people off guard. The GLP-1 effect on reward circuitry isn't just food-specific - when the dose decreases, those cravings for other rewards can surface. Something worth flagging to whoever is managing your taper.