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Possible risks from injecting
This may be unsterile or cause infection, overdose or poisoning. Try to use a regular supply. If unsure, use in two smaller hits.
Wrap
Scraping wrap when empty causes small pieces of paper to enter the fix.
Using a spoon to cook up mixture
It may be unsterile; if shared there are risk of traces of blood or dirt which can cause infection. Wash the spoon with lots of water and detergent; it may be necessary to use a gritty cleaner or toothpaste to get rid of the carbon. Don't share the spoon.
Water to add to the drug
This may be unsterile; if shared there is a risk of traces of blood or dirt which can cause infection. There is also a risk of infections. Use sterile water amps or boil water first. Don't share water.
Lemon juice
This may be unsterile; it can cause fungal infections which can affect the eyes. Try using Vitamin C or citric acid powder.
Filter (cotton wool) to filter out impurities and help draw up liquid
This may be unsterile; it is likely to be dirty, and if shared, there may be traces of blood or dirt.
Candles or matches to cook up contents of spoon
Soot (carbon) can get into spoon and be injected. This can cause infection as well as a reaction to carbon: a `dirty hit'. Try using a lighter or burning a steret, or using a gas cooker ring.
Needle and syringe
If shared, there may be traces of blood. This may cause infection so use a new set of works. If not, then clean the works thoroughly before use (see below).
Injection site
There may be dirt on the skin; there is a danger of missing the vein. Can cause infection, inflammation; bleeding; damage to artery; loss of limb. Clean with a steret before injecting.