Superior Points HRP - Canadian Harm Reduction Network

INJECTION SITES1. Head and NeckNEVER inject anywhere on the heador neck! Because these areas areclosest to the heart and brain, it'seasier to overdose, and abscesses aremore dangerous.2. WristsThe insides of the wrists are full ofnerves, veins and arteries all closetogether. NEVER inject here.3. GroinNEVER inject into the groin area. Youcould hit a major artery and lose yourleg or die! Also, NEVER inject intothe genitals, that goes for both menand women.4. ArmsIf surface veins in arms are good, usethem but rotate sites regularly.5. Hands and FeetThe veins on the back of the handand the top of the foot are fragile soinject slowly. It will hurt!6. LegsThe blood flows slowly in leg veins, soinject slowly (be careful, there is anartery behind the knee). Blood clotscan form easier from here.Source: AIDS Vancouverhttp://www.aidsvancouver.org/basics/prevention/saferdrugs/saferdrug3alpha.htmlFor more information or safer injection supplies, contact Superior Points at625-8830, 625-8831 or 625-7996.APPENDIX GSUPERIOR POINTS HARM REDUCTION PROGRAMProtocols for Staff, Volunteers and Community Agencies40