How to use a wheel filter

Solid material and impurities can cause vein damage. This risk can be reduced by using a wheel filter after dissolving the drug. Using the right wheel filter can also filter out bacteria and lessen the chances of infection

Key tips:
Wheel filters are SINGLE USE
Don't heat your mix, the wax will go through
Wash your hands

Evidence:
'Filtration of all injections through 0.22 mm filters, together with basic aseptic technique (cleaning of hands, injection sites and equipment), has the potential to dramatically reduce the harm associated with injection of illicit drugs, both diverted pharmaceuticals and illicit drugs such as heroin and methamphetamine.'
- Harm reduction by syringe filters: A cost-effective means of improving the health of injecting drug users (McLean, S. & Bruno, R. (2010))

Thanks to InnerSpace, Collingwood for their great help!

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• injecting
• drugs
• wheel
• filter
• harm
• reduction