Finally, be considerate of others-no one likes coming across a used needle and syringe in their apartment building or seeing bloody tissue in a public toilet, and there’s no reason they should have to.Īlthough it is not always (and for some people ever) desirable or possible to inject with someone else present, having another person around when you get high can be a safety net, particularly in terms of surviving overdose. Make sure you have all the materials you need before you begin, and don’t assume you’ll always have access to water. If at all possible, wait to get off until you’ve found a place where you feel relatively comfortable and can minimize the risk of getting arrested. So, use common sense and planning when choosing a location to inject. While it can be nerve-wracking getting off in a pub lic or semi-public place or somewhere else where you’re afraid of getting caught, it’s important to keep your wits about you so that you don’t end up knocking over your shot, spilling your drugs, being unable to get a hit because you’re so nervous, or getting blood all over. Most importantly, always try to stay as calm as possible no matter where you’re injecting. If you know you’ll have to be getting off in a location like this where there is no direct access to a sink, bring along a small bottle of water to mix your shot with (it’s probably a good idea in any case to make water a permanent part of the works you carry). If you’re injecting in a relatively public place, like a toilet stall in a public bathroom, try to make it look like you’re changing your clothes or freshening up. In general, but not always, indoor locations are safer than outdoor ones, and definitely preferable in terms of wind and weather. However, a public bathroom-particularly if it’s a single room with a door that locks-is usually safer than injecting in a place such as a public park or the stairwell of an apartment building. It is clear, then, that using in your own home (if you’re fortunate enough to have one) or the home of a friend is safer than using in a public bathroom.
While we may not always be aware of it, where we use, who we use with (if anyone), and our state of mind when we’re getting high can all have an impact on injection safety. Unfortunately, we don’t always have complete control over how we’re feeling when we want or need to get high or the circumstances under which we use. Before injecting, you should (1) assess the safety of your setting and evaluate your state of mind (2) make sure you have the best materials you can get, and enough of them and (3) prepare your drugs in the most sanitary way possible
There are many steps along the way where something can go wrong, but equally as many places where you can make the process safer.
Drug injection is a rather complex activity. Preparing for and planning your injection drug use (or any drug use) is one of the most important things you can do to achieve your desired results and to prevent potentially harmful mistakes from occurring in the process. Getting Ready: Preparing Yourself & Your Equipment
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