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Safer Use
SAFER USE
Less risk of drug use
ENGLISH
Anyone who consumes drugs occasionally or regularly should not only be aware of
the dangers of a possible overdose. Unclean consumer instruments such as rolled
banknotes or syringes can bring viruses, fungi and bacteria into your body, which
can cause dangerous and sometimes incurable diseases.
GHB, also known as G, is a popular drug
that is also used at chemsex parties. Yet
G can be incredibly dangerous and even
life-threatening if it is consumed together
with alcohol, opiates or other legal and
illegal drugs that impair breathing. This list
to take out and copy can be used to keep
an eye on your own consumption and that
of your friends to prevent an overdose.
SNIFFING
When you ingest substances nasally (through
your nose), bacteria and viruses can get
directly onto the mucus of your nose. This may
result in injuries that can lead to ulcers and
inflammation.
Transmission possible: hepatitis (A, C), herpes,
syphilis, tuberculosis, corona, flu
Safer Use: Only use your own, clean tube (with
a blunt edge) and do not share or pass on bank
notes.
SMOKING
Many drugs can be smoked: in a pipe, rolled
into cigarettes (joints) or from a tin or aluminum
foil. This puts a strain on your airways and
there is also a risk of a viral, bacterial or fungal
infection.
Transmission possible: hepatitis (A, C), herpes,
corona, flu
Safer Use: Do not share pipes, joints and foils.
Clean or dispose of them after use.
INJECTING
Viruses, bacteria and fungi can be found in
blood residues in used syringes or needles, but
also in used filters or dirty spoons. If these get
into the bloodstream, they can also get into
the heart and lungs, lodge there and lead to
life-threatening complications.
Transmission possible: HIV, hepatitis (A, B, C),
herpes, corona, flu, gonorrhea, syphilis
Safer Use: Never share needles and other
tools (lighter, spoons, filters). Use only sterile
needles.
BOOTY BUMP (INTAKE VIA THE ANUS)
In addition to sniffing or smoking, substances
can be injected with a syringe
(without a needle, of course) into the anus.
The mucous membranes of the rectum ensure
rapid absorption into the blood.
Transmission possible: HIV, hepatitis (A, B, C),
herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis
Safer Use: Wash your hands thoroughly beforehand.
Prepare the substance in the usual
way, adding no more than 1.5 ml of liquid and
allowing the substance to cool. If necessary,
rub the anus with lubricant, insert the syringe
about 1 cm deep (without the needle!!!) and
slowly squeeze the liquid out. Then wash your
hands again.
If you use clean tools, there is no risk of transmitting
HIV and hepatitis.
(ts,mb)
Source: Deutsche Aidshilfe (DAH)
https://www.aidshilfe.de/shop/pdf/1685
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