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IV heroin users often save their cottons (which are used to filter their shot) because they retain minute amounts of the drug. When the user runs out, doing a cotton shot will often stave off withdrawal symptoms for a few hours while the user searches for their next fix. However, doing cotton shots carries the risk of causing "cotton fever" as the cottons, especially if they have been stored for some time, can be a breading ground for bacteria. In my junky days I saved cottons but usually threw them out after a 48 hours as the fear of the fever just wasn't worth it to me. Users with a high tolerance will likely get more frustration than relief from doing cottons.

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