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Yes. Shoving's bad, m'kay? You won't catch HIV from another user if you don't share needles, but any injectable illegal drug will ruin your immune system, and if you don't know EXACTLY how the dealer cut the drug you can OD and die. (Smack is especially bad for this--the dose that gets you high is not much lower than the lethal dose.) Plus there's contaminants in dope you don't want in you, and let's not forget the fact that cops just love to bust drug users.
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Can you reuse your tattoo needles?
I wouldn't reuse tattoo needles due to risk of spreading infections or diseases, even if an ultrasonic cleaner is being used. It's just not worth the risk for how little you have to pay for needles. You can pay about 12 dollars for around 50 needles of your choosing on most websites.
Why is a person who takes illegal drugs by needles a huge risk while donating blood is an extremely low risk?
IV drug users tend to reuse needles, share needles, and the drugs they are injecting isn't pure. It contains many different chemicals that can cause reactions in the body. Drug users tend not to clean the site where they are injecting, thus can get skin bacteria in the body.When donating blood, they use single use needles that are sterilized. They also prep the area with alcohol to clean it, thus keeping the procedure as sterile as possible.
Can you get hiv from a tatto?
You can get HIV from getting a tattoo if sterile needles were not used. Reputable tattoo artists use infection control procedures that eliminate this risk.
Could you use your own needles more than once?
needles are used for giving u medicine for different kinds of diseases or for sucking up ur blood to see if there is no bad things in the blood.
What drug needle causes HIV?
HIV is a virus that causes AIDS. It can be spread by sharing needles for drugs. The needles don't create HIV, but make it easier to pass from person to person.
What is the primary risk group for hiv?
Intravenous drug users who share needles.
High risk behaviors that spread HIV?
High risk behaviors that spread HIV are unprotected sex and sharing needles.
Can sewing needles be use for drug taking?
Not really. Needles used to inject drugs are hollow. Sewing needles are not.
Can you bleach a used needle?
Bleaching a used needle is not recommended as it may not effectively sterilize the needle. It is best to properly dispose of used needles in a Sharps container and use new, sterile needles for each injection to prevent the risk of infections or other complications.
What are the knitting needles called which are connected and how do you use them?
They are called circular needles and they are used in exactly the same way as straight needles.
How do you say proceed at your own risk in latin?
eat at your own risk
What are the dangers of using shared needles in tattoing or shared syringe in injecting drugs?
Sharing needles can lead to the transmission of infectious diseases such as HIV and hepatitis B and C. It can also increase the risk of developing infections at the injection site or other complications. It is important to always use sterile needles and syringes to protect against these health risks.
