intravenous drug use
Needle-based substance administration
Intravenous drug use is the practice of injecting drugs directly into the bloodstream through a vein, typically using a hypodermic needle.
The method delivers substances rapidly to the brain, producing intense effects but carrying serious risks: overdose, collapsed veins, and transmission of bloodborne diseases like HIV and hepatitis through shared needles.
Often shortened to IV drug use.
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- syringeMedical injection tool
- needle exchangeSafe injection supply service
- heroinIllegal addictive opiate
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
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Noisy nasal exhalation
insufflation · intramuscular injection · subcutaneous injection · topical application · vaping
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Unimpaired mental state
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