What's the safest way to use Crystal Meth?
Because crystal
contains so many toxic chemicals, there is no real "safe"
way to use crystal. There are health risks with each method. And
no matter how you use it, you can still become addicted.
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METHOD
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RISKS
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SWALLOWING
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- No
real tissue damage, but other health risks remain
(see Meth and You )
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SNORTING
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- Membrane
and tissue damage inside nose.
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SMOKING
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- Tissue
damage inside mouth, throat, and lungs
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INJECTING
(into vein)
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- Vein
shrinkage and collapse
- Abscesses,
endocarditis, other infections
- Risk
of HIV and hepatitis C
through sharing of needles
and injection equipment
- Higher
chance of getting too much drug or overamping
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MUSCLING
(injecting into muscle)
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- Not
recommended with crystal
- Extremely
painful
- Very
high risk for abscesses and tissue infections
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SKIN
POPPING
(injecting under skin)
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- Not
recommended with crystal
- Extremely
painful
- Very
high risk for abscesses and tissue infections
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KEISTERING
(anal injection)
"Butt whacks, booty bumps"
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- Serious
damage to anal tissue and membranes
- Can
lead to intestinal cramping, bowel problems
- Increased
risk of HIV, STDs, hepatitis B from anal tissue damage
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