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Safer injection guide: Difference between revisions
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In situations where people inject drugs, there's a chance of unknowingly sharing equipment like spoons, shot glasses, or even the concave bottom of a soda can. | In situations where people inject drugs, there's a chance of unknowingly sharing equipment like spoons, shot glasses, or even the concave bottom of a soda can. | ||
This can happen for several reasons: | This can happen for several reasons: | ||
* '''Incomplete | * '''Incomplete sterilization:''' Washing with dish soap doesn't guarantee sterility. Used equipment might be put back for reuse by others, creating a risk of bloodborne disease transmission. | ||
* '''Memory | * '''Memory lapses:''' People may forget that the equipment was previously used and unintentionally share it, putting themselves and others at risk. | ||
===Sterile syringe and sterile hypodermic needle=== | ===Sterile syringe and sterile hypodermic needle=== | ||