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Articles Related to intravenous drugs
- Flashblood: Injecting Addicts’ Blood in Africa
Flashblood (also called “flushblood”) is a disturbing, dangerous technique that has emerged among heroin addicts in some African cities. Addicts will inject themselves with blood extracted from another user, usually someone who has just injected heroin, to get high or to avoid withdrawal symptoms. This practice dramatically increases the risk of contracting HIV and hepatitis.
- Injection Drug Pamphlet: Helpful to Public Health or Dangerous “How-To” Guide?
The New York City Department of Health has come under fire for what some are calling a "how to" pamphlet on using heroin and other intravenous drugs correctly. The pamphlet, titled "Take Charge, Take Care," was created by the Department of Health in 2007 in an effort to help those who use injection drugs reduce the various risks associated with drug use. Rolake Bamgbose of ABC News writes that now there is a debate over whether the pamphlet does more harm than good.