Safer Injecting

 

If possible DO NOT inject.

 

If you have to inject please observe the following.

 

DO NOT share any injecting equipment (cup, water, filter, spoon, tourniquet, needles or syringes).

 

DO NOT inject alone, try to inject with someone present, as overdoses do occur.

 

DO NOT inject into an artery, as this is potentially fatal.

 

DO NOT inject crushed tablets.

 

DO NOT use lemon Juice or vinegar for dissolving.

 

DO rotate injecting sites everytime you inject
 
DO clean your skin with a swab before and after you inject
 
DO remove as much air as you can from the syringe before injecting

 

Drug Advisory Service

Overdose

 

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