FIND THAT VEIN!

Tying off really  helps! But take the tie off after the needle is in and before you shoot, or the pressure in your vein could ruin it.

Gravity helps! Just standing up and letting your arms hang can bring veins out!

Swinging your arms and making fists helps, too.

BODY HEAT brings veins to the surface:

Getting off someplace warm will make finding a vein easier.

Wearing a sweater or a coat while you prepare the shot can help. Don’t take it off until you’ve got the shot cooked up!

Wrapping your arm in cellophane or Saran Wrap can heat you up and bring veins to the surface.

  Avoiding Arteries and Nerves When You Want a Vein

  IF YOU CAN, TAKE YOUR TIME!

Sometimes you’re in a place where you can’t stay. Sometimes you’re in a hurry because you don’t want to be seen. But SOMETIMES you can relax. Don’t waste veins by rushing unless you have no choice.

  EVERYONE is entitled to take care of themselves, whether they use drugs or not. Learning to take care of yourself takes time and thought. Talk to your friends, find out what they know

HARM REDUCTION COALITION

  For more information,

visit the HRC website at

  IF THE SHOT HURTS:

PULL OUT!!  

Avoiding

Arteries and

Nerves

When You

Want a Vein

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