How do you prepare before injecting?

Know your dealer It’s best to choose someone you feel safe with, who is experienced and who knows about the drugs they sell.

Find a buddy Or use overdose prevention or supervised consumption sites. Using alone means no one will be there to help you if you overdose.

Find a safe, quiet place Being relaxed and not in a hurry can make injecting easier and therefore safer.

Clean your hands and the injection site Use soap and water to wash your hands and wipe the injection site with an alcohol swab. This will help prevent germs from going into your blood.

Be prepared for overdose If you choose to use alone, ask someone to check on you. Have naloxone on hand.

Gather your works; Works means gear, spikes (needles), citric, water, barrels (syringes), spoons, filters, tourniquets, alcohol swabs and the surface used to cook up