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Safer Injection

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  1. Supervised Injection Sites
    Needle exchange vs needle distribution?
  2. What are supervised injection sites?
  3. Will I get in trouble?
  4. What services are available?
  5. How does it work?
  6. Do I have to go to treatment if I use a SIS?
  7. Is all my information confidential?
  8. What is in it for me?
  9. Where can I access SISs?
  10. Drug Checking
    Why should I check my drugs?
  11. What is Fentanyl?
  12. Where can I check my drugs?
  13. What if I can't always get my drugs checked?
  14. Safer Injection
    What if I don't want to use an SIS?
  15. What if I only share needles with people I trust?
  16. How can I use safer with a group?
  17. What are the risks?
  18. How can I avoid getting an infection?
  19. How does withdrawal effect my ability to inject?
  20. What if I mix drugs?
  21. Things to keep in mind
  22. How do I inject in a safer way?
    How do you prepare before injecting?
  23. What if I’m crushing and adding water to my drugs?
  24. What are the different ways to inject?
  25. Where should I inject?
  26. How do I take care of my veins?
  27. Putting it all together
  28. Self Harm / Suicide
  29. FAQ
    Frequently Asked Questions

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Safer Injection What are the risks?
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What are the risks?

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As someone who uses injection drugs, you are at risk for different kinds of infections and health issues. These could potentially be fatal. It’s important to reduce your risks by using clean equipment and preparing adequately.

Skin infections (Abscesses), blood clots & embolisms are most common.

HIV is a virus that weakens your immune system, your body’s built-in defence against disease. There is no vaccine or cure for HIV.

Hep B and Hep C can lead to liver disease or liver cancer, both of which can, in some cases, kill you.

Heart infection due to the buildup of dirt or bacteria in your heart valves.

Overdose: Make sure to test the dose and don’t inject alone.