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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
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Where should I inject?
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NECK – This is a high risk area
- There is a big vein and a big artery here
Risks:
- Hit the big artery and you could have severe bleeding
- Swelling blocking your airway
- Clots in your big vein very near your heart, which could stop your breathing
- Nerve damage and potential for an abscess in the neck
ARM
- the lower you start, the longer the veins will last
Risks
- Abscesses & infections
- Missed hits
HAND
- avoid use of fingers and palm of hand
- Remember to take your rings off
- Hands have thin veins, be gentle
- Do not use wrist – big artery, veins, and nerves here
Risks
- If you leave a ring on, the swelling can stop. the flow of blood and you could lose a finger
TIP: If you have to try a few times to find a vein, always use a clean needle for each attempt.
