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Safer Injection
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Supervised Injection SitesNeedle exchange vs needle distribution?
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What are supervised injection sites?
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Will I get in trouble?
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What services are available?
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How does it work?
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Do I have to go to treatment if I use a SIS?
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Is all my information confidential?
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What is in it for me?
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Where can I access SISs?
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Drug CheckingWhy should I check my drugs?
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What is Fentanyl?
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Where can I check my drugs?
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What if I can't always get my drugs checked?
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Safer InjectionWhat if I don't want to use an SIS?
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What if I only share needles with people I trust?
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How can I use safer with a group?
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What are the risks?
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How can I avoid getting an infection?
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How does withdrawal effect my ability to inject?
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What if I mix drugs?
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Things to keep in mind
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How do I inject in a safer way?How do you prepare before injecting?
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What if I’m crushing and adding water to my drugs?
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What are the different ways to inject?
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Where should I inject?
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How do I take care of my veins?
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Putting it all together
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Self Harm / Suicide
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Activities
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What if I’m crushing and adding water to my drugs?
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Use a sterile, disposable cooker (spoon) to mix and heat the drug Avoid re-using and sharing cookers since this can lead to contamination and infection.
Use as small an amount as possible of acidic solution It’s best to use vitamin C packs. Avoid lemon juice and vinegar because they damage veins.
Use a clean capped needle for mixing and dissolving Uncapped needle tips can be damaged if used for mixing.
Use sterile water, if possible Or boil tap water for five minutes and then let it cool.